Flying from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), there's a range of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main options.
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 8 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is 4 hours ahead of Toronto. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
With 54 direct flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 00:40. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YYZ to LHR is with Air Canada at 23:45.
To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to LHR, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) take off from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers services from YYZ.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes approximately 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Planning to leave from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? You can book a direct flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from this hub.
Air Canada operates direct flights from Toronto to LHR departing from YTZ. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Break up your flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and LHR are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 travel the 3 kilometres or so.
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About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London is around 57 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport, RM1,328 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from RM1,894. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
We recommend booking 10 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Toronto to LHR within that timeframe.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
February is the quietest time to travel to London. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for London. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Toronto to LHR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to London Heathrow Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
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