Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London four hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you get on your YOW to LGW flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rs70,054 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs143,470. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to LGW, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YOW to LGW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

