Flying from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located in Toronto. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YTZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to YTZ even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is an option when flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with a stop at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and YTZ, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
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Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
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Getting from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to central Toronto
From Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, central Toronto is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is R 4,762. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,710. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to YTZ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Toronto based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your London to YTZ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from London to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. CN Tower, Skypod CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Toronto. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Around 241 kilometres east of Toronto, Kingston is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
