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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 2:55 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 2:55 am.

The flight takes about 7h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport takes 7h 15m, 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 Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport range from C$ 772 to C$ 1,034, with an average of C$ 867 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 772 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 867. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 763 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to C$ 975 for direct.

Air Transat is the only airline operating Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 43–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 909 to C$ 4,928. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 510, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

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

Evening 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 Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 2% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 0% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Ottawa to London Gatwick Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 792 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 966, a difference of C$ 174. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 09m, compared with 12h 47m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 13h 00m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, and London Eye. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport 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
• Porter Airlines: 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.