Flying from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are the main departure points in London.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Hamburg Airport flight.
Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM), with 44 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from LHR to HAM is the 6:25am British Airways option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 8:15pm with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to HAM.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London to Hamburg Airport taking off from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and HAM is British Airways.
British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Hamburg Airport (HAM) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from London to HAM with easyJet. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to HAM route, easyJet is the airline most travellers rely on.
Choose easyJet if being on time is your priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Hamburg Airport touch down as scheduled 87.1% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Hamburg Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Set off from STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to HAM plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and HAM is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 85.07% of services landing on schedule.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
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STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
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Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
At the moment, $31 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hamburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $64. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HAM.
January is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Hamburg Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Hamburg Airport (HAM). September is the most popular month to visit Hamburg. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
When booking your London to HAM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Hamburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Hamburg Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Hamburg should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres southeast of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Hamburg, Dortmund is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museum of Natural History, Deutsches Fußballmuseum and Hohensyburg Castle.















