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 three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays leaving London Gatwick at 09:40 and landing in Ottawa at 12:40 (local time), while return flights depart Ottawa at 19:40 and arrive in London on the following day at 07:55. The seasonal 7 hour 15 minute flight will run until 23 October 2026 and roundtrip fares start from £367 per person.
With the new route, Air Transat invites travellers to discover Ottawa, Canada’s capital and fourth largest city, where architecture, culture and natural beauty meet. Explore iconic landmarks, seven of nine national museums, refined dining and outdoor adventure in one unforgettable city escape. Explore Parliament Hill, cruise the city’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site Rideau Canal, which stretches 200km from Ottawa to Kingston, and step inside the Canadian Museum of History. Walk or cycle over 800km of scenic pathways woven through the city – where culture and nature meet at every turn.
Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer said, “The launch of our inaugural London Gatwick–Ottawa service gives UK travellers a new, easy and inspiring way to discover Canada. As the country’s capital, Ottawa offers a unique mix of culture, nature and year-round experiences, while also serving as a convenient gateway to explore even more of the region. Through our partnership with Porter Airlines, customers will benefit from seamless connections via Ottawa to destinations across Canada and select cities in the United States, all through an airport that is simple, efficient and easy to navigate. This new route reflects our commitment to offering travellers more choice, greater flexibility and a smoother journey as we continue to strengthen our long-term presence in the UK–Canada market.”
Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation Development, London Gatwick said: “This exciting new service to Ottawa is a fantastic addition to London Gatwick’s extensive long-haul offering and a real boost for passengers on both sides of the Atlantic. Canada is an important market for us, and this route opens up the country’s capital with faster, more convenient journeys. We’re delighted to celebrate this first-ever connection and look forward to welcoming even more passengers travelling between London and Ottawa this summer.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Air Transat’s new non-stop service between Ottawa and London Gatwick. As our third transatlantic route, this new service reflects growing demand for international travel from Ottawa-Gatineau and creates exciting opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange,” said Joel Tkach, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing with the Ottawa International Airport Authority. “With flights operating three times weekly through October, travellers will enjoy even greater choice and convenience while our region will benefit from greater economic impact and global connectivity.”
“The launch of Air Transat’s new direct service between London Gatwick and Ottawa is great news for our destination and for travellers from the United Kingdom, Ottawa’s number one overseas market,” says Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism. “This new route makes it easier for UK visitors to access Canada and its capital, and supports continued growth in leisure travel, business events and visiting friends and relatives.”
The addition of the new Ottawa service will take the total number of direct flights operated by Air Transat from the UK to Canada to up to 34 per week in the peak season, including non-stop Toronto and Montréal services. Direct flights to Toronto are available from London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow year-round while travellers can also fly to Montréal from London Gatwick seasonally.
Travellers flying with Air Transat benefit from over 38 years of experience and award-winning expertise, having been named World’s Best Leisure Airline 2025 by Skytrax for the seventh time. With a generous carry-on baggage allowance included, fly in comfort in Economy Class with ergonomic seats and soothing mood lighting, enjoying a meal served with a complimentary glass of wine or beer, and lose track of time diving into movies, music and TV shows on personal touch screens (on A321LR, A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft).
For an elevated inflight experience, Club Class, Air Transat’s Premium Economy offers even more space, exceptional comfort, gourmet meals, complimentary beverages and preferred services, both at the airport and onboard.
Flights will be operated by Air Transat’s fleet of Airbus aircraft, including the A321LR – some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category.