Toronto to London (YYZ–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,567 miles in approximately 7h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 11 | 332, A21N | 7h-7h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
YYZ–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to LGW
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YYZ to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to LGW is about 7 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,567 miles (5,739 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Glasgow, Geneva Cointrin and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.