Travelling from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Kelowna is seven hours behind London. Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to YLW.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to YLW departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Kelowna International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Kelowna International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and YLW include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to YLW flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Kelowna International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Kelowna International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YLW:
Travel at your own speed with a Kelowna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Ace Rent a Car and find adventure across Kelowna and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Kelowna International Airport flight.
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
From Kelowna International Airport, central Kelowna is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Right now, R 4,259 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kelowna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,564. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to YLW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Kelowna International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from London to YLW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Hunt for savings on a flight from London to Kelowna International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). July is the busiest month to travel to Kelowna. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Before locking in your London to YLW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Kelowna, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
December sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Kelowna International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kelowna
Start your Kelowna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Kelowna International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Kelowna should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Kelowna, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Vancouver to check off its top attractions. From Stanley Park to Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Canada, consider Surrey, roughly 257 kilometres west of Kelowna. Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park are highlights.
