Air Canada is extending its seasonal nonstop service between Ottawa and London Heathrow through the winter, opening the door to year-round connectivity for the two capital cities.
Between Nov. 2 and March 27, 2026, Air Canada will operate the Ottawa-London route three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This is one flight per week less than the current summer schedule.
“Air Canada continues to solidify its leadership [in] 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,” said Mark Galardo, executive vice president, chief commercial officer, and president of cargo at Air Canada. “Customers traveling 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.”
Airline leaders also said the strengthened route will facilitate tourism in both directions and boost trade between Canada, the U.K., and Europe, since most Canadian cargo is transported in the belly of passenger airplanes.
The Ottawa-London route is expected to ramp back up to four times per week for the summer of 2026, which on Air Canada’s calendar starts March 28, 2026.
Air Canada paused service between Ottawa and London in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The route was reinstated in March 2025 on a seasonal basis and was initially scheduled to end in October.
