Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to London: what you need to know
London is 6 hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from YEG to London. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your flight tickets from Edmonton International Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Travelling from central Edmonton to YEG takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to YEG? If you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to London
ر.ق. 908 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,894. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YEG to London if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Edmonton International Airport to London is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute.
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to London. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Edmonton International Airport to London has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from YEG to London at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to London. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to London in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from YEG to London in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to London, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-do's during your London adventure.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
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