Flying from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
The timezone in Kelowna is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind London. Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to YLW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to YLW that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and YLW include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Kelowna International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Kelowna International Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YLW flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Kelowna International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Have a late flight from London to Kelowna International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near YLW and hit the lights earlier:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your London to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
The centre of Kelowna is around 11 kilometres from Kelowna International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Currently, $506 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kelowna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,083. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to YLW, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Kelowna International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Kelowna. February is when most people book flights from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Kelowna is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your London to YLW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kelowna International Airport in February when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Kelowna
Once you've booked your flight from London to Kelowna International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kelowna:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Kelowna when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Okanagan Lake followed by The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Kelowna, a visit to Vancouver will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.
Surrey is another standout destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. No journey is complete without seeing Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.