Flying from London to Gander International Airport (YQX): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Gander International Airport (YQX). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Gander International Airport is located in Gander. The city follows the UTC-3:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes behind London.
Your flight from London to YQX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to YQX.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Gander International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Gander International Airport with a stop at St. John's International Airport (YYT). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and YQX, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YQX flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Gander International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Gander International Airport (YQX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Gander International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YQX:
Grab a Gander International Airport rental car and discover Gander and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, National and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your London to Gander International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gander International Airport (YQX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Gander International Airport is 389 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 710 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to YQX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Gander International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Gander International Airport (YQX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Gander. July is when most people book flights from London to Gander International Airport (YQX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to YQX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Gander to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Gander International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Gander
Start your Gander trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Gander International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Gander when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at North Atlantic Aviation Museum followed by Cobb's Pond Trail and Cobb's Pond Rotary Park.
Explore more of Canada
Gander has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres south-east of Gander, a trip to Mount Pearl will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Waterford River Valley Campground, Nelson Park and Power's Pond.
Corner Brook is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres west of Gander. No trip is complete without dropping by 3 Bear Mountain Trail, Steady Brook Falls Trail and Marble Zip Tours.