Flying from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
The average length of a direct Toronto to London Gatwick Airport flight is 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Toronto. London Gatwick Airport is located in London.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). There are 9 direct services every week. Air Transat operates a 7:50pm departure between YYZ and LGW.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Toronto to LGW.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get there in one go from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are available from here.
When jetting out of YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport with Air Transat.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Air Transat between YYZ and LGW.
Air Transat is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to London Gatwick Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is about 40 kilometres from central London. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, $304 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $704. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to LGW.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Visit London in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Toronto to LGW flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are leading attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.