Travelling from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Toronto to London Gatwick Airport flight.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Toronto. London Gatwick Airport is located in London.
Take your pick of 8 direct services every week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 7:50pm departure from YYZ to LGW.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to LGW.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can hop on a direct flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) out of Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Book your direct flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport with Air Transat. This popular carrier operates departures from YYZ.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Transat between YYZ and LGW.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.42% of its services arriving as scheduled.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights that leave from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to LGW flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to London Gatwick Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At YHM, that rate is 68%.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Have a late flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near LGW and be in snooze mode sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central London. The time it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, R 3,787 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,767. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to LGW.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Toronto to London Gatwick Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit London. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Toronto to LGW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in London when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 290 kilometres northwest to Manchester to check off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
