Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW) from CA$889.99

For flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW), the lowest prices are found for departures in February, May and in the shoulder season from September through October. On this route, Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures. Catch a fly-t deals, last-minute deals and early booking offers can reduce prices further outside these months, so flexibility with travel dates and departure days helps secure lower fares.

Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW) require a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt takes about 10 hours, and the onward flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, passengers in Economy Class receive a complimentary Taste the World Menu, a snack and free soft and hot drinks. On this long-haul flight, Premium Economy travelers receive an upgraded Classic Premium Menu, while Business Class travelers are served Taste the World Gourmet Menus with an extended selection of drinks and additional courses. Additional snacks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased in Economy Class. The connecting flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick (LGW) follows the European short-haul service concept, so onboard meals and drinks on that part of the journey differ from the long-haul flight and depend on the specific fare.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class offers a fully flat seat with 180° recline, a bed length of about 1.99 m, direct aisle access and a large personal 4K screen. Business Class includes increased cabin baggage up to 16 kg and, on routes between Canada and Europe, two checked bags up to 32 kg each plus one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg at no extra charge. At the airport, Business Class passengers benefit from dedicated check-in, lounge access at participating airports and priority services for security, boarding and baggage handling. On board the long-haul flight, they are served Taste the World Gourmet Menus, a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a welcome drink, a high-quality travel kit and noise-cancelling headphones. Onboard amenities and services on the connecting flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick (LGW) may differ from the long-haul Business Class experience.

Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW) operate with a connection via Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, the Condor-operated flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and in the winter season on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, onboard internet is provided through the FlyConnect Wi-Fi service. Passengers can connect phones, tablets or laptops to the onboard network and choose between messaging-focused and full-surf packages, which are charged during the flight. The same aircraft also offers a wireless entertainment portal in addition to the personal seat screens. Onboard amenities and connectivity on the shorter connecting flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick (LGW) may differ, depending on the aircraft and operating airline.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Economy Class includes ergonomic seats with personal Inflight entertainment screens and a complimentary Taste the World Menu with soft and hot drinks. Premium Economy adds extra legroom, a wider seat with greater recline, an enhanced Classic Premium Menu and higher baggage allowances compared with Economy. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, Taste the World Gourmet Menus, premium drinks, increased baggage allowances and additional comfort items such as a larger entertainment screen and an upgraded amenity kit. The connecting flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick (LGW) follows the European short-haul concept, so available classes and services on that flight differ from the long-haul portion.

On Condor flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW), cats and dogs can travel in the cabin when they are carried in their own watertight, bite-proof pet carrier, with a total weight up to 8 kg including the carrier and maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The carrier must fit under the seat in front and remain closed for the entire flight, and pets in the cabin are not permitted in Business class on long-haul flights, in exit rows or directly behind bulkheads. Animals that do not fit in the cabin are normally transported in the aircraft hold in an approved, well-ventilated animal container; however, transport of animals in the hold is not permitted on connecting itineraries, so hold transport is not offered for the full Vancouver–London Gatwick journey. Certain dog breeds, such as listed fighting breeds and snub-nosed dogs and cats, are excluded from transport, and an EU pet passport with valid rabies vaccination is required for entry into Europe.

For Condor flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW), Baggage allowances depend on travel class and fare, with long-haul rules applying to the Vancouver–Frankfurt flight. In Economy Classic and Economy Flex on routes between Canada and Europe, passengers are entitled to at least one checked bag of up to 23 kg plus 8 kg of cabin baggage, while some Economy fares do not include checked baggage. Premium Economy on long-haul routes includes increased checked baggage of 25 kg and a higher cabin baggage allowance of 10 kg. Business Class provides 16 kg of cabin baggage and, on Canada–Europe routes, two checked bags of up to 32 kg each. Sports equipment must be registered in advance, and Business Class passengers or holders of an Activity Card can take one item of sports baggage up to 30 kg free of charge within the specified dimensions. Exact baggage entitlements depend on the booked fare and are shown during the booking process.

For flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Gatwick (LGW), the lowest fares are linked to departures in February, May and the period from September to October, so booking travel for those months helps keep prices down. Price patterns on this route show that long-haul tickets are cheapest when booked around two months before departure rather than very close to the travel date. Early booking combined with promotions such as Catch a fly-t deals, last-minute deals and other special offers can further reduce the cost of flights to London Gatwick.