Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Hamburg is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LCY to HAM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LCY and HAM include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Luxembourg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
R 2,208 is the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,956. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LCY to HAM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to London City Airport from central London, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LCY? If you've booked an early flight from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider staying in a hotel near HAM if you're on a late London City Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience more of Hamburg and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Hamburg. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you want to visit Hamburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LCY to HAM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.