Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Ottawa International

Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Ottawa International

Finding inexpensive flights from London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Macdonald-Cartier Ottawa International Airport (YOW) just got easier with Skyscanner. As you plan your trip from one nation's capital to another, take advantage of the programs designed to help you find the best route and rate. While you're at it, check out hotels and car rentals in Canada's scenic capital city.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Ottawa

Flying from London Gatwick to Ottawa on a Friday tends to be more expensive than mid-week. If you're traveling during the Christmas and New Year's break, or during the month of April (a busy travel month), airfares and hotel costs tend to increase. When you use the Skyscanner Whole Month Search program, you'll be able to see the best rate for the entire month at a glance. If you find a great rate, grab it because they don't last. An airline will only sell so many seats at a reduced rate, then the price automatically goes up.

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Airlines That Fly from London Gatwick to Ottawa

Air Canada, West Jet and British Air have the most flights from Gatwick to Ottawa. Non-stop flights are not available. The best routes have one connection, often through Toronto. All three of these airlines sometimes code share with other airline partners. That means you buy a ticket on one carrier but actually fly at least one leg on a partner aircraft. The Skyscanner software does list the code sharing flights so you'll know exactly who you're flying on. At London Gatwick, West Jet usually departs from the North Terminal, while the rest use the South Terminal.

What to Expect When Arriving in Ottawa

The Ottawa International Airport is 46 kilometres from the Ottawa city centre and about a 40 minute drive if traffic is reasonable. The airport has one terminal with three levels. Arrival flights and baggage claim are on level number one. Rental car desks are near baggage claim.

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• The taxis are managed by Coventry Connections. Cab pick-up is on Level 1. You can either book your cab by phone or let the dispatcher assign you a cab when you arrive. Average fare to downtown is $37.00 CAD.
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• Ottawa's public transit service, OC Transpo, offers service from Pillar 14, just outside Level 1, to downtown using the Route 97 bus. Tickets are sold at the Ground Transportation Desk in Level 1, near the Information Desk.

Airport Facilities

The Ottawa International Airport offers passenger services on all three terminal levels. Duty Free shops are on Levels 2 and 3, with the one on Level 3 dedicated to passengers traveling from the USA. Internet access is available at the business center. Currency exchange outfits are on Level 1 and 3, while ATMs are on either end of Level 1. If you're doing a stopover in Ottawa, store your luggage at the PARS 2000 facility, starting at $5,00 CAD per day. The storage centre is open 24/7 so you can access your luggage at any time.

What to Do and See in Ottawa

One of the first things you notice about Ottawa is Parliament Hill, especially if you arrive at night. Completed in 1865, the Gothic Revival structure, including the signature tower, is awash in bright miniature lights. The Rideau Canal is another famous landmark. The 202-kilometre long canal connects Ottawa with Kingston, both in Ontario. A series of locks controls the water level, just like they did when the canal opened in 1832. Come in the winter and join the locals ice skating on the frozen canal waters. Museums cover almost any interest, from the National Gallery of Canada to the Canadian War Museum. If you're into tech and the sciences, try the Canadian Museum of Nature or the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. All this is just a start. There's enough to do and see to keep you entertained for weeks.