Travelling from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is 7 hours 40 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can travel from LHR to YOW on Air Canada's 12:40pm departure.
Your flight from London to YOW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport with Air Canada.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air Canada from LHR to YOW.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to YOW with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and YOW include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LHR is about 24 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and YOW:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YOW flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination on schedule 65% of the time.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Have a late flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near YOW and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, central Ottawa is around 14 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 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 P16,575. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P29,969. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to YOW, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to YOW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. 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). Plan your visit to Ottawa in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your London to YOW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from London to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Ottawa travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 153 kilometers east of Ottawa, a trip to Montreal will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Laval is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometers east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without dropping by Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.