Flying from London to St John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in London. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from London to St John's International Airport (YYT) taking off from here.
St John's is three hours 30 minutes behind London. St John's International Airport is located in St John's, which follows the UTC-4:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to YYT.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to YYT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to St John's International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to St John's International Airport (YYT) plane ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to YYT can be booked with WestJet.
On the LGW to YYT route, WestJet is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Your best bet is WestJet. 100.0% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and St John's International Airport land on schedule.
Split up your flight from London to St John's International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and YYT are:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YYT flight:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to St John's International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About St John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to St John's International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to St John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
St John's International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of St John's. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to St John's International Airport (YYT)
At the moment, $586 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to St John's International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $949. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to YYT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to St John's International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from London to YYT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as prices go down.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to St John's International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to St John's International Airport (YYT)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to St John's International Airport (YYT), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit St John's based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to YYT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in St John's, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to St John's International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 2ºC.
More about St John's
After booking your flight from London to St John's International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring St John's:
Signal Hill and Cape Spear are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your St John's travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
St John's will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 257 kilometres northwest of St John's, a visit to Grand Falls-Windsor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
Grand Bank is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres west of St John's. No journey is complete without seeing Victoria Hall Museum, Seaman's Provincial Museum and George C. Harris House - Museum of Local History.