How do one way flight tickets work?

Question

I'm planning on going to the UK for a trip and then take another flight from London to India and meet up with family there on an unassigned date. I was planning on taking a one-way ticket to London, staying there and then taking a flight from there to India. My stay in London will not exceed one month. Would this work out? How long am I allowed to be in London? What documents do I need to carry for the officials at the London airport?

I will book the ticket to India from London while I'm in London. I will do this as soon as I know when my family will be headed there (from Toronto). Until then, am I allowed to stay in London (with relatives)?

I hold a Canadian passport.

Answer 1

You should be good to go. Keep in mind that tickets are less expensive if purchased in advance. You should be booking your London to India travel now already. I know Winter Texans from Canada that say they are allowed to be outside Canada up to 6 months without their medical insurance being suspended. You should also look into a Toronto - London return ticket with flexable date now already. You wouldn't want to pay full fare. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Unless you'll be in India for over 11 months you should look into a return ticket. Its much cheaper than 2 one-way tickets.

Also look at tickets with BA who might be able to fly you from Canada to India with a stoppover in London. This should save you considerably more than buying multiple one-way tickets.