Travelling from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Around 7 hours 30 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can choose from 2 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 12:40pm departure between LHR and YOW.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YOW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport with Air Canada. This top airline operates services from LHR.
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to YOW.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to YOW that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and YOW include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and YOW:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to YOW flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel close to YOW if you have a late flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Central Ottawa is about 11 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 223 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 419 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from London to YOW by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to YOW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
August is when most people book flights from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Visit Ottawa in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your London to YOW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Ottawa must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, a trip to Montreal will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Laval is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without a visit to Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.
