Travelling from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG): What you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Windsor is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Windsor International Airport is located in Windsor.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to YQG, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to YQG even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 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 conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Windsor International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Pearson International Airport (YYZ). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 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 catching your London to YQG flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Windsor International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Windsor International Airport (YQG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Windsor International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQG instead:
Getting from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to central Windsor
Central Windsor is around 11 kilometres from Windsor International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Currently, Rs106,212 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Windsor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs214,099. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to YQG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Windsor International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
August is when most people book flights from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Plan your visit to Windsor in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Windsor is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your London to YQG flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Windsor International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Windsor
Once you've booked your flight from London to Windsor International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windsor:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Windsor when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Windsor Riverfront followed by Lake View Park and Windsor River Cruises.
Explore more of Canada
Windsor has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Windsor, a visit to Hamilton will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Dundurn Castle, Bruce Trail and Waterfront Trail Lookout Point.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Windsor, London is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
