Air Transat debuts Ottawa-London Gatwick route

Air Transat, voted World's Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, has launched its new non-stop service between Ottawa and London Gatwick, marking a new transatlantic link between the Canadian and British capitals.

The first flights, TS382 and TS383, operated on Friday, May 15.

"We are the only airline offering a non-stop flight between Ottawa and London Gatwick. It's something we're truly proud of and a meaningful addition for travellers in the Ottawa–Gatineau region," said Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat. 

"Combined with the connections offered by our partner Porter Airlines from multiple cities across Canada and the United States, this route positions Ottawa as a genuine gateway to Europe. It perfectly reflects the type of growth we're focused on – targeted, well-connected routes that strengthen our position in the transatlantic market."

The route will operate three times a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays, until Oct. 23, 2026.

"We are thrilled to welcome Air Transat's new nonstop 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 service is operated with an Airbus A321LR, offering ergonomic seating and in-flight entertainment in both Economy Class and Club Class cabins.

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