Cheap flights from Toronto Pearson International to London Heathrow

Flight Information

Travellers have quite a few options when searching for Toronto Pearson International to London Heathrow flights. Nonstop flights are available with Air Canada, Lufthansa, British Airways, American Airlines, Finnair, and Iberia.

Air France flights connect in Detroit or Paris. United has flights with connections in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Newark. British Airways flights to London Heathrow from Toronto Pearson International connect in Chicago. Air Canada flights connect in Ottawa. Virgin Atlantic flights connect in Detroit. Alitalia flights connect in Rome. Iberia flights connect at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. Finnair flights from Toronto Pearson International to London Heathrow also connect at JFK. KLM has flights that connect in Amsterdam. Aer Lingus flights connect in Dublin. Icelandair flights connect in Keflavik, Iceland. Delta's flights connect in Minneapolis or JFK.

Terminal Information for Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson is easily accessed by train from the city centre. The Union Pearson (UP) Express train runs between Union Station in downtown and the airport, with departures every 15 minutes. Trains run between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 1 a.m., and the trip takes 25 minutes. There are two terminals at Pearson, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Pearson has 83 restaurants ranging from fast food and cafes to fine dining.

Terminal Information for London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow has four terminals, which are numbered from 2 to 5. It can take between 30 minutes and two hours to get through passport control, baggage claim, and customs at Heathrow. There are currency exchange facilities located in all terminals.

What You Need to Know

When departing from Toronto Pearson Airport for international flights, it is best to arrive at least three hours ahead of the scheduled departure time. Pearson's website has live updates available for security wait times, which is helpful for passengers travelling during busier periods such as holidays, when wait times may be longer.

A visa is not necessary for Canadian passport holders travelling to London. Visitors may stay for up to six months. Passengers on international flights need a valid passport, and it is advisable to carry a second form of government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license.

What to Expect in London

Upon arrival in London, travellers need to set watches ahead by five hours. London has a temperate oceanic climate, which means passengers arriving from Toronto's humid continental climate will probably find milder temperatures, depending on the season. Warmer months will be more comfortable in London due to less humidity. Travellers can take the train from Heathrow to Paddington Station in central London. The fare is about CA$36 during non-peak hours and a little more during rush hour. Another option is to take the Underground. The airport has three stations, one for terminals 2 and 3 and one each at terminals 4 and 5. The fare is about CA$10 to the city centre, with trains departing every ten minutes. Taxis are also available outside each terminal. The trip to central London takes about an hour, but traffic during rush hour can add significantly to that time.