Flying from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Whistler is seven hours behind London. Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is located in Whistler, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to YWS, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
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Getting from Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) to central Whistler
Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Whistler. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is Rs154,512. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs285,227. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to YWS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS). July is the peak month for travel to Whistler. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Before locking in your London to YWS flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Whistler, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport in December when temperatures are between -12ºC and 2ºC.
More about Whistler
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Your Whistler visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include peak 2 peak Gondola, Whistler Peak to peak Gondola and Fairmont Chateau Whistler Park.
Explore more of Canada
Whistler has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 113 kilometres south of Whistler, a trip to Surrey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 193 kilometres south of Whistler. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are among the biggest draws.
