Flying from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG): What you need to know
Windsor is five hours behind London. Windsor International Airport is located in Windsor, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YQG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from London to YQG, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Windsor International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Windsor International Airport with a stop at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and YQG, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
LGW is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to YQG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Windsor International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 65%.
About Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Have a late flight from London to Windsor International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near YQG and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to central Windsor
From Windsor International Airport, central Windsor is around 19 kms (12 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Currently, £299 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Windsor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £508. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to YQG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Windsor International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to YQG.
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The best time to fly from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Visit Windsor in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your London to YQG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Windsor, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Windsor International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Windsor
Start your Windsor trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Windsor International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Windsor when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Lake View Park followed by Windsor Riverfront and Windsor River Cruises.
Explore more of Canada
Windsor is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kms (170 miles) northeast of Windsor, a trip to Hamilton will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Dundurn Castle, Bruce Trail and Waterfront Trail Lookout Point.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) northeast of Windsor, London is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
