Flying from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) taking off from here.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Ottawa. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
Your flight from Ottawa to LHR won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Looking to fly out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)? Direct Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From YOW, direct flights from Ottawa to LHR are offered by Air Canada.
On the YOW to LHR route, Air Canada is the airline most travellers rely on.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to LHR flight:
58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
The centre of London is roughly 16 miles from London Heathrow Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, £232 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £466. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to LHR.
The best month for finding cheap Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to London. July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in an Ottawa to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
After booking your flight from Ottawa to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Your visit to London should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 153 kms (95 miles) north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you want to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 145 kms (90 miles) west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are highlights.
