Travelling from London to Victoria: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to head out from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Victoria. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Come in for landing at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the primary gateway of Victoria.
Victoria is eight hours behind London and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your London to Victoria flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap London to Victoria flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Victoria flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Victoria or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Victoria flight, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Victoria? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Victoria flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis to explore Victoria and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is about 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Following your flight from London to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Victoria. July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a London to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from London to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are must-do's during your Victoria adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a trip to Vancouver will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another essential stop in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without a visit to Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.