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Unfortunately you cannot fly directly between these two cities, but there are plenty of indirect routes you can take that only require one stop. You can fly, for example, with WestJet from London Gatwick Airport, which requires a transfer at Toronto Pearson International first. Alternatively, you could fly from Heathrow Airport with Air Canada, which also has a change in Toronto.

If you are going to be in a rush at the airport, or should you be travelling at peak times, there is always the option to fast track through security. You need to book at least 24h in advance, and it will cost about £4 at Luton and around £5 at Stansted and Gatwick. For flights from Heathrow, it costs approximately £12.50 to fast track through security.

Once you have arrived at London airports for your flight, you can use currency exchange bureaus to change your money to Canadian Dollars. If you fly with Air Canada from Heathrow, you will most likely depart from Terminal 2, so you can access the Travelex bureaus and ATMs. From other airports with indirect flights, you can use an International Currency Exchange store or ATM. These are situated prominently in the terminals, so they will be easy to find.

It’s easy to get from the airport to the centre as there are many methods of transport to choose from. You can get the Ottawa Airport Bus route 97 from the front of the building. This takes about 30min and costs approx. C$3.30 (£1.90). Alternatively, you could get a taxi from the taxi rank outside the front of the terminal building which takes about 15min and costs around C$29 (£16.75).

Among airlines operating London to Ottawa flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Ottawa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flights from London to Ottawa may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to Ottawa.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $742 round-trip and layover options via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at $753.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 7% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the London to Ottawa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $708 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $756, a difference of $48. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Ottawa route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Ottawa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill and Garden of the Provinces and Territories. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 5:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 10:06 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $731. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London to Ottawa takes 7h 56m, covering 3,332 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $550, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 59m, compared with 11h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 26m via Newark (EWR).

Ottawa is 5 hours behind London (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Budget
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from London to Ottawa range from $622 to $861, with an average of $731 over the past 12 months. Anything below $622 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London to Ottawa flights:

• • Air Canada
• • Lufthansa