Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to YEG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and YEG include:
Vancouver International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Rs72,991 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs153,946. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to YEG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to YEG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Follow your own route with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and see more of Edmonton and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Edmonton International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Edmonton in May.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to explore Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to YEG in February. Temperatures average between -25ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a trip to Calgary will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.