Flying from London to Victoria: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Victoria, you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is where you'll be arriving in Victoria.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, making Victoria eight hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your London to Victoria flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap London to Victoria flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Victoria across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a cinch to find a London to Victoria flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Victoria, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Victoria flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Victoria include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Victoria:
69% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Victoria flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Victoria. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
After your flight from London to Victoria has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
The trip will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Victoria. July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a London to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Victoria right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Victoria must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a trip to Vancouver will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another essential stop in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without a visit to Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.