London Gatwick welcomes first ever flights to major Canadian city with new Air Transat route

London Gatwick welcomes first ever flights to major Canadian city with new Air Transat route

London Gatwick has celebrated the launch of the first-ever direct flights between the airport and Ottawa, giving passengers a direct new link between the UK and Canada’s vibrant capital city.

Air Transat Takes Off for Ottawa: New direct Gatwick service launches

Air Transat, the award-winning Canadian leisure airline, this morning proudly operated its first non-stop flight connecting London with Ottawa. Flight TS383 departed London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) at 09:40. The new service offers travellers seamless access to Canada’s capital, making Air Transat the only airline to offer a direct route between London Gatwick and Ottawa. Flights will operate …

Air Transat launches first-ever London Gatwick–Ottawa flights

Air Transat has launched the first-ever direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Ottawa, expanding the airport’s long-haul network to Canada. The new seasonal service began on Friday 15 May 2026 and will operate three times weekly until 23 October 2026. Flights run on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with a flight time of approximately 7 […]

London Gatwick welcomes first ever flights to Ottawa with new Air Transat route

London Gatwick has celebrated the launch of the first-ever direct flights between the airport and Ottawa, giving passengers a direct new link between the UK and Canada’s vibrant capital city. The award-winning Canadian leisure airline proudly operated its inaugural service today (Friday 15 May), marking another milestone moment for London Gatwick’s long-haul network.  The new seasonal route will operate three times a week, offering UK passengers…