Travelling from London International Airport (YXU) to Toronto: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London International Airport to Toronto and you'll be travelling for an average of 48 minutes.
London (the location of London International Airport) and Toronto are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
The most popular route is from London International Airport (YXU) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). There are 36 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YXU to YYZ is the 06:00 Air Canada service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 18:20 with Air Canada.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from YXU to Toronto. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct flight from London International Airport to Toronto that touches down at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Book your seat with Air Canada. This leading carrier offers direct flights from London International Airport to Toronto.
When flying within Canada, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from London International Airport to Toronto, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of London, YXU can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 53 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YXU? If you've booked an early flight from London International Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Toronto
$231 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London International Airport to Toronto. Return flights start at $501. These fares may change based on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from YXU to Toronto by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from London International Airport to Toronto is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 49 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYZ if you have a late flight from London International Airport to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Once your flight from London International Airport to Toronto has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
The journey will take approximately 39 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from YXU to Toronto, settle in at a hotel near YTZ. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from London International Airport to Toronto while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Toronto, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from London International Airport to Toronto for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from YXU to Toronto in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London International Airport to Toronto, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are top sights which should be on any good Toronto itinerary.
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