Flying from London to Hamburg: what you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Hamburg, you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's primary gateways.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct London to Hamburg flight.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 45 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from London to Hamburg is with British Airways at 20:15. Go for the first LHR to HAM departure operated by British Airways at 06:25 to maximize your time in Hamburg.
Give yourself enough time to get on your London to Hamburg flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hamburg
AED 63 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Hamburg. Return flights start from AED 127. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap London to Hamburg flights, reserve your journey ten months before your departure.
January is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from London to Hamburg. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're after a direct flight from London to Hamburg, you can leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Travel from LHR to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in one seamless journey.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct London to Hamburg plane tickets from LHR.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing London to Hamburg flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Hamburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This popular hub offers direct flights from London to Hamburg, seamlessly connecting to Hamburg Airport (HAM).
From LGW, you can book a direct London to Hamburg plane ticket with easyJet.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Hamburg flight, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
LGW is around 40 kilometers from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Hamburg:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Arrive sooner with a direct flight from London to Hamburg. From Stansted Airport (STN), you can head straight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to Hamburg plane tickets from STN.
Booking a ticket from London to Hamburg with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When flying from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to Hamburg:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Hamburg flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is approximately 10 kilometers. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Hamburg. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
The center of Hamburg is approximately 56 kilometers from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). As soon as your flight from London to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from London to Hamburg, settle in at a hotel near LBC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why run on someone else's schedule? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Hamburg. June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a London to Hamburg ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Hamburg:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are must-do's during your Hamburg adventure.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometers to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 306 kilometers south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.