Travelling from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton.
Your flight from London to YEG won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to YEG with a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and YEG include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Edmonton International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and YEG are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YEG flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a popular connection point.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Edmonton International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Reserve a hotel near YEG if you're catching a late flight from London to Edmonton International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edmonton and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your London to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
The centre of Edmonton is roughly 27 kilometres from Edmonton International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
At the moment, R 5,139 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Edmonton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,651. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to YEG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Edmonton International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to YEG.
Save on your flight from London to Edmonton International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Edmonton based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to YEG plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edmonton to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Edmonton International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Edmonton International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Rogers Place and Citadel Theatre are a couple of major attractions to add to your Edmonton travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No trip is complete without a visit to Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
