Traveling from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC).
The average time for a direct London to Calgary International Airport flight is 9 hours 5 minutes.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind London.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 10:15am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from LHR to YYC is with WestJet at 2:50pm.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to YYC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC) operate from here.
Air Canada is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London to Calgary International Airport departing from LHR.
The majority of travelers choose to book seats with Air Canada from LHR to YYC.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to YYC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
LHR is about 24 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Calgary International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YYC flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC) with one or more stops leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and YYC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The journey to STN from the center of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Calgary International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Calgary International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Calgary International Airport flight.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, central Calgary is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
AED 853 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Calgary International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 1,625. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to YYC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Calgary International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to YYC.
Lock in a cheap flight from London to Calgary International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the busiest month to travel to Calgary. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Lock in a London to YYC plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Calgary to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Calgary International Airport in February when temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Calgary
Start your Calgary trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Calgary International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge are must-do's during your Calgary adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Red Deer is another standout destination in Canada and is around 129 kilometers north of Calgary. No trip is complete without visiting Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge.
