Air Canada Makes Route Between Ottawa and London Heathrow Year-Round

Air Canada has today announced that their route between Ottawa and London Heathrow will continue through winter 2025/26, thereby becoming year-round.  Air Canada is the only Canadian airline offering nonstop service between the Canadian capital and Europe.

Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Air Canada

On Tuesday (September 23, 2025), Air Canada announced that their route between Ottawa (YOW) and London-Heathrow (LHR) will continue for winter 2025/26, thereby becoming year-round.  For winter 2025/26, the route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays For summer 2026, and will ramp up to four times weekly starting March 28, 2026.  In addition to the year-round Heathrow service, Air Canada will operate over 450 weekly flights to and from Ottawa this winter across a range of regional, domestic, international and transborder flights.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Air Canada’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo, Mark Galardo, said,

“Air Canada continues to solidify its leadership serving our country's capital and we are excited to keep Ottawa connected to one of the world’s most important global gateways all year long. Customers travelling for business, corporate and leisure from the National Capital Region and abroad will enjoy the ease and convenience of international travel options to and from Ottawa. We can’t wait to welcome you onboard our London flights this winter and beyond.”

Also commenting on the London Heathrow schedule expansion, Ottawa International Airport’s President and CEO, Susan Margles, said,

“In today’s global landscape, strong connections between Canada’s Capital Region and strategic markets like the United Kingdom are more vital than ever.  Air Canada’s decision to extend its YOW-LHR service through the winter is great news - it reflects the airline’s confidence in our region, its deep commitment to Ottawa–Gatineau, and its role as a leading international carrier.”

Air Canada's Schedule Between Ottawa and London Heathrow - Courtesy Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline.  The Canadian flag carrier is a founding member of the Star Alliance and holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.  Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service to 180 airports in Canada, the United States, and internationally on six continents.  Through the carrier’s Aeroplan loyalty program, customers can earn and redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines.  Air Canada Cargo offers air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents with a dedicated fleet of 767-300 Freighters and passenger aircraft belly hold capacity.  Additionally, the airline has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.

Source: Air Canada/CNW

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