Journey information
Overview: Essen to London flight
Flights from Essen to London depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 19 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 494 km distance in 1h 5m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 494 km |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 19 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Essen to London
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Essen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to London will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 flights that leave Essen for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 494 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:251h20Essen14:45London£151One-way0 changes
19:001h05Essen20:05London£191One-way0 changes
14:101h10Essen15:20London£491One-way0 changes
8:101h10Essen9:20London£501One-way0 changes
8:201h20Essen9:40London£741One-way0 changes
19:001h05Essen20:05London£191One-way0 changes
8:101h10Essen9:20London£501One-way0 changes
14:101h10Essen15:20London£491One-way0 changes
8:201h20Essen9:40London£741One-way0 changes
13:251h20Essen14:45London£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 494 km
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4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Essen to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to London flights for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1796+ KL981 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h30 | 8:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796 · KL991 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL1003 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h40 | 9:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL989 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h20 | 16:40 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL993+ KL1796 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 13h10 | 18:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1009+ KL1796 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h30 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1005+ KL1796 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h25 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL995+ KL1796 | 6:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h25 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
AF1580+ AF1107 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h35 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1780+ AF1107 | 6:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h50 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
EW9462 | 7:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5328 | 7:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA925 | 7:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h30 | 7:40 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1798+ KL1005 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h30 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL989 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h25 | 16:40 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1011 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 9h00 | 16:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL993 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h15 | 18:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL995 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h30 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1009 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798+ KL991 | 8:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
EW7462+ EW7061 | 8:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h20 | 14:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2533 | 8:55 Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 9:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1280+ AF1307 | 9:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h10 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1780+ AF1307 | 9:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h20 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LX1017 · LX332 | 9:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 13:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
EW472 | 10:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 11:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5330 | 11:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW9464 | 11:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2538 | 11:15 Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 11:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1280+ AF1607 | 11:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h00 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL1015 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 19:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL1011 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 16:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800+ KL991 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL1013 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h10 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL995 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL989 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h15 | 16:40 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL993 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 18:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
EW9460 | 13:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 14:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1802+ KL989 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h10 | 16:40 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL993 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h00 | 18:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1017 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h25 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1013 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL995 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h15 | 19:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL991 · KL1802 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 17:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1015+ KL1802 | 14:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 19:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1380+ AF1507 | 14:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h50 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH75+ LH5658 | 15:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h45 | 17:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
W65464 | 15:25 Dortmund Airport | 1h20 | 15:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5332 | 16:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 16:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW9466 | 16:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 16:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U28650 | 16:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h20 | 16:20 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA921 | 16:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h30 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1380+ AF1407 | 16:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h40 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL981 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h35 | 8:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL979 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h40 | 7:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL983 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 16h15 | 9:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804+ KL1017 | 18:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h40 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH5334 | 18:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW9468 | 18:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW474 | 18:45 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 19:05 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA923 | 18:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 19:20 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2813 | 19:00 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 19:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 5682 | 21:00 Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 21:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2815 | 23:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 23:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Essen to London flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to London by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Essen and London
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
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