Traveling from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): What you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organizing your flight from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Fort Mcmurray is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London. Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to YMM.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to YMM even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometers from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Pearson International Airport (YYZ). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) departing London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the center of London, STN is around 64 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Fort McMurray International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
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Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
Fort McMurray International Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Fort Mcmurray. How long it takes to get to the center by cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
At the moment, $370 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Fort McMurray International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $812. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to YMM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Fort Mcmurray. July is when most people book flights from London to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your London to YMM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Fort Mcmurray, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has temperatures of between -24ºC (-11ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Fort McMurray International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Mcmurray
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Fort Mcmurray right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Fort McMurray International Airport:
Wood Buffalo Park and The Wood Buffalo Viewing Point and Bison Sanctuary are a couple of top attractions to add to your Fort Mcmurray travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Aboriginal Interpretive Trail.
Explore more of Canada
Cold Lake is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Fort Mcmurray. Around 257 kilometers away to the south, top sights here include Splash Park, Janvier Gallery and Mach 1 Skatepark.
Slave Lake is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 274 kilometers south-west of Fort Mcmurray. No trip is complete without dropping by Lesser Slave Lake, Dog Island Brewing and West Side Park.