Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
8 hours 9 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport. Toronto is 4 hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 10 weekly flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport. The 09:40 departure with Air Transat is the earliest flight you can take between LGW and YYZ. Air Transat operates the latest service of the day at 22:45 if early starts aren't your thing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Transat is your ticket to exploring Toronto (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and YYZ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
St. John's International Airport
Dublin Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from LGW to YYZ, check whether you need a visa to enter Canada. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$378 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport. A return flight starts at $625. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap flight tickets from LGW to YYZ by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you're taking a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Toronto. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pearson International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LGW to YYZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've locked in your flights from LGW to YYZ, you'll need to find a hotel in Toronto. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are a couple of big attractions to put on your Toronto must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
You'll find more than one way to get to Toronto. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is another popular choice. Consider your options for flying in or out of this international airport.
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