Air Transat, the award-winning Canadian leisure airline, is inviting UK travellers to discover Canada’s capital like never before with its recently launched non-stop service between London Gatwick and Ottawa. The launch comes at a particularly significant moment for Ottawa as the city commemorates its 200th anniversary, with a year-long programme of celebrations, cultural events and community activities showcasing two centuries of history, innovation and Canadian identity.
Operating seasonally up to three times weekly between London Gatwick and Ottawa International Airport, the new route marks the first direct connection between Gatwick and Canada’s capital, creating a convenient link between two capital cities and providing seamless access to one of North America’s most vibrant and historic destinations.
Located at the meeting point of Ontario and Québec, Ottawa offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture and outdoor experiences. Highlights include Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Canadian Museum of History, the National Gallery of Canada and a thriving programme of festivals and events throughout the year. The city’s year-long “Celebrate Together” bicentennial includes a narrated bike tour through the Bytown, the heart of Ottawa, historical storytelling workshops with the Historical Society of Ottawa as well as the Ottawa CityFolk Festival at Hog’s Back Park or multiday performances at LeBreton Flats for the annual Ottawa Bluesfest.
The addition of the new Ottawa service, takes the total number of non-stop flights operated by Air Transat from the UK to Canada up to 34 per week in the peak season. Non-stop flights to Toronto are available from London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow year-round while travellers can also fly to Montréal non-stop from London Gatwick in the summer.
Travellers flying with Air Transat benefit from almost 40 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.