Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to London.
Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is one hour behind Hamburg.
With 45 weekly flights between the two airports, Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from HAM to LHR is with British Airways at 21:55.
To avoid rushing for your HAM to London flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Book a direct Hamburg Airport to London ticket and make your trip as simple as possible. HAM has nonstop flights to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
These are some of the well-known carriers operating direct flights from Hamburg Airport to London:
We make it easy to book flight tickets from HAM to London with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to HAM? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg Airport to London, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, data shows 75.01% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London
R 441 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to London flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 857. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HAM to London.
The best month for scoring cheap Hamburg Airport to London tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg Airport to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from HAM to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Hamburg Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your HAM to London flight:
Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia make collecting a London Gatwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW will help you save.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is around 64 kilometres from central London. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Hamburg Airport to London.
Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by choosing a hotel near STN after your HAM to London flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Start your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Stansted Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable names here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks ahead of your flight from Hamburg Airport to London. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to London
Travel to London in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Hamburg Airport to London during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Hamburg Airport to London flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAM to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg Airport to London, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.