Travelling from Toronto to London: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to London begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
London has a range of airports you can fly into. Make your landing at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). Or arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN) or London City Airport (LCY).
7 hours 7 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Toronto to London. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 54 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Toronto to London is with Air Canada at 23:45. Go for the first YYZ to LHR departure with Air Canada at 00:40 if you're more of an early bird.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to London.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before organising your cheap flight from Toronto to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Direct flights from Toronto to London can be booked from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). YYZ offers nonstop options to two London terminals, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
At YYZ, there's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Toronto to London, such as:
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to London, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to London, chill out in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is located around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Toronto to London has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Toronto to London:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to London
Currently, ₹ 18,256 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to London. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 34,581. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Toronto to London.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Toronto to London. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to London. To avoid the crowds, go to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Toronto to London for July if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to London sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to London, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
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