London Gatwick welcomes first ever flights to Ottawa with new Air Transat route
Air Transat has launched new direct flights from London Gatwick to Canadian capital Ottawa for the first time
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London Gatwick is the UK’s second-largest airport and is a vital piece of national infrastructure, driving both the regional and national economy. The airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Striving to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey, London Gatwick focuses on delivering a personalised experience that is efficient and easy for passengers. With over 60 airlines flying from the airport to over 170 short-haul destinations and more than 50 long-haul destinations, London Gatwick is the most efficient single-runway airport in the world.
The airport is located 28 miles south of London, with more than a quarter of England’s population including all of London (15 million people), less than one hour away by road or rail. There is a range of food and beverage offers, as well as retail stores in the terminal, with plenty of options from family-friendly to luxury.