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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 16:57
• Latest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 22:07.

The flight takes about 7h 57m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Ottawa:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Ottawa takes 7h 57m, 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.

Return flights from London to Ottawa range from £465 to £643, with an average of £546 over the past 12 months. Anything below £465 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £546. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £555 return and stopover options via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at £564.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £42–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Air Canada
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £346, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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).

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.

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 52 minutes.

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 £529 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £565, a difference of £36. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 01m, compared to 11h 20m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 27m 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.

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.

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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).

The Baggage Storage Service at Ottawa Airport (YOW) is located on Level One at the south end of the passenger terminal building. You will be charged a fee of around C$5 (£2.97) per bag per day, along with an additional C$8 (£4.76) charge for overnight storage.

To reduce your carbon emissions when flying from London to Ottawa, you can find more environmentally friendly flights with Air Canada and Lufthansa who both operate flights via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). These flights can cut your CO2 emissions by 45%.

If you’re looking for the cheapest car parks at London Heathrow Airport, the Long Stay Car Park is your best option. For a 7-day period, charges come to around £115.00 when pre-booked online. This also includes a free shuttle service to the terminal building that takes around 10-20 minutes. When booking, make sure to select your terminal of departure.

British nationals need to apply for a visa in order to enter Canada for visits of six months or less. However, you will obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), which can be done online and only takes a few minutes, costing around C$7 (£4.15).