Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to YOW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and YOW:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, ₹ 34,928 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 49,859. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider booking a hotel close to YOW if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to YOW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.