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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 5:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 5:40 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 00m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa takes 8h 00m, covering 8,650 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa range from C$ 724 to C$ 1,045, with an average of C$ 860 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 724 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 10% above the route average of C$ 860. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 826 round-trip, compared to C$ 964 via a layover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Air Transat is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 79–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 606, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the London Gatwick Airport to Ottawa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 776 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 923 – a C$ 147 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air Transat operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Ottawa.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 31m, compared with 16h 03m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Ottawa is 5 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Shaw Centre, National Arts Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.