Air Transat launches London Gatwick Ottawa route May 2026

Explore Ottawa with Air Transat through the seasons

Air Transat’s new route is a perfect opportunity to discover Ottawa, Canada’s capital and fourth largest city, where Victorian and contemporary architecture, culture and natural beauty meet. Fly direct from London Gatwick and explore iconic landmarks, seven of nine national museums, refined dining and outdoor adventure in one unforgettable city escape.

Visitors can 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. They can walk or cycle over 800km of scenic pathways woven through the city – where culture and nature meet at every turn. Now is the perfect time for UK travellers to plan their Canadian escape.

Gatineau Park King Mountain Eardley Escarpment (Credit: Ottawa Tourism)

In spring, Ottawa bursts into colour as over a million tulips bloom across the capital, a lasting gift from the Netherlands, celebrated with the Canadian Tulip Festival (8th – 18th May 2026). Fewer crowds and fresh energy make it the ideal time to experience the cultural heart of Canada.

Summer reveals Ottawa at its most dynamic. Waterfront patios, festivals and cycling trails create an effortless blend of urban energy and outdoor adventure, offering a uniquely Canadian capital experience in one compact city.

Come Autumn, Ottawa transforms into a spectacle of vivid reds and golds during Fall Rhapsody, one of Canada’s most celebrated foliage seasons. With cultural depth and legendary Canadian landscapes in one destination, fall is a refined and memorable time to explore the capital.

Year-round flights to Canada

The addition of the new Ottawa service in May 2026, will take the total number of direct flights operated by Air Transat from the UK to Canada up to 34 per week in the peak season, including non-stop Toronto and Montreal services. UK travellers can also connect to popular destinations including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg through Air Transat’s partnership with Porter, as well as Air Transat-operated connections to Punta Cana and Cancun.

Route

Frequencies in summer

Frequencies in winter

London Gatwick > Ottawa

Up to three flights/week

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London Gatwick > Toronto

Up to 11 flights/week

Up to daily flights

London Gatwick > Montreal

Up to eight flights/week

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Glasgow > Toronto

Up to six flights/week

One flight/week

Manchester > Toronto

Up to six flights/week

Up to two flights/week

Travellers flying with Air Transat benefit from 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. Ottawa is now just waiting for you… with Air Transat!

*GDS surcharge may apply. The sale is valid on new individual bookings only, made between 7 and 27 April 2026, inclusive. Valid on return Air Transat flights from London Gatwick to Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa and onward connecting flights with Porter to Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax; and from Glasgow or Manchester to Toronto, for travel on select dates between 7 April and 16 December 2026. The advertised lead in is per person based on a return flight in Economy Class at the Eco Budget fare from London Gatwick to Ottawa for travel on select dates in May, June, September and October 2026, including all taxes, subject to availability at this fare. Pricing correct as of 30 March 2026. Offer is subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. See airtransat.com for more information.