Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is six hours behind London and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to YYC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LGW and YYC:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
$469 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $826. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to YYC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to YYC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Grab a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to YYC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.