Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London.
Choose from 16 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. WestJet operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
To ensure you catch your LHR to YYC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Canada is your gateway to discovering Calgary (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada stands out as the most punctual carrier for LHR to YYC flights, with 84.48% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and YYC:
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
R 4,701 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,930. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to YYC, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to YYC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near YYC:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Calgary in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to YYC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are the start of reasons to visit.