Travelling from London to Yellowknife Airport (YZF): What you need to know
Yellowknife is seven hours behind London. Yellowknife Airport is located in Yellowknife, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to YZF. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to YZF departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
LHR is about 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 taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Yellowknife Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Yellowknife Airport with a stop at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). One of the main stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and YZF, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to YZF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Yellowknife Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 65% of the time.
About Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Yellowknife Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YZF instead:
Getting from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to central Yellowknife
Yellowknife Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Yellowknife. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Currently, $658 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Yellowknife Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,620. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to YZF. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Yellowknife Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Yellowknife Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Yellowknife. September is when most people book flights from London to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your London to YZF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Yellowknife, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Yellowknife Airport in January when temperatures are between -32ºC (-26ºF) and -15ºC (5ºF).
More about Yellowknife
After booking your flight from London to Yellowknife Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Yellowknife:
Aurora Village and North of 60 Aurora Adventures are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Yellowknife itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at City of Yellowknife.
Explore more of Canada
Hay River is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Yellowknife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Hay River Territorial Park, Fishermans Wharf and Hay River public beach.