Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 7 hours behind London.
With 6 flights a week between the two airports, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Catch British Airways's 11:40 flight to get your trip from LGW to YVR underway.
To ensure you catch your flight from LGW to Vancouver, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver that arrives at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
British Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
The journey from central London to LGW takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver
Rs66,803 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts from Rs157,177. These prices can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from LGW to Vancouver by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from LGW to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from LGW to Vancouver sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
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