Travelling from London to Ottawa: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can take off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Ottawa. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Hop off the plane at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the primary gateway of Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to Ottawa. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
When travelling to Canada for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from London to Ottawa.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from London to Ottawa departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Catching an early flight from London to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Ottawa. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between London Heathrow Airport and Ottawa:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Ottawa:
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to YND if you have a late flight from London to Ottawa. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Once your flight from London to Ottawa has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 19 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 43 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from London to Ottawa:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ottawa
Right now, Rs66,314 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Ottawa. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs106,877. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from London to Ottawa if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Visit Ottawa in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Or, book flights from London to Ottawa in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from London to Ottawa in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Ottawa around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Ottawa, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are attractions you won't want to skip in Ottawa.
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