Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is four hours behind London and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LGW to YOW flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and YOW include:
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Currently, 225 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 414 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YOW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Ottawa and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the centre of Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Ottawa in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to YOW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.