Flying from London to Victoria: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Victoria, you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Disembark at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the primary gateway of Victoria.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to Victoria.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from London to Victoria for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from London to Victoria. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central London to LHR takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 miles in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Victoria, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Victoria with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between London Heathrow Airport and Victoria are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 50 miles away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Victoria? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria takes around 6 minutes by car. It's approximately 1 mile away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 12 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YWH:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
After your flight from London to Victoria has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in about 31 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 17 miles from Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays to drop your things at near YYJ. Kick back after your flight from London to Victoria at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria
Right now, $258 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Victoria. The cheapest price for a return flight is $548. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from London to Victoria if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a ticket from London to Victoria.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Victoria, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Victoria
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Victoria, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Victoria based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with the temperature ranging between 55ºF and 73ºF. Lock in your flights from London to Victoria in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Victoria in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 32ºF and 48ºF on average.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Victoria, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Victoria itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London to Victoria to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in Victoria, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
