Journey information
Overview: Essen to London flight
Flights from Essen to London depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 494 km |
Average flight duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 18 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
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
£74
Average price
£904
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Flights per day
68
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 £904 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £74.
Of the 68 flights that leave Essen for London every day 21 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 11 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.
W6546415:251h20Dortmund Airport15:45London Luton Airport£741One-way0 changes
U2865016:501h20Dusseldorf Airport17:10London Gatwick Airport£1131One-way0 changes
EW47210:551h20Cologne Bonn Airport11:15London Gatwick Airport£1621One-way0 changes
FR 281316:251h20Cologne Bonn Airport16:45London Stansted Airport£1671One-way0 changes
FR 568221:101h05Eindhoven Airport21:15London Stansted Airport£1771One-way0 changes
FR 568221:101h05Eindhoven Airport21:15London Stansted Airport£1771One-way0 changes
FR 253818:201h05Eindhoven Airport18:25London Stansted Airport£1831One-way0 changes
FR 253312:151h05Eindhoven Airport12:20London Stansted Airport£3311One-way0 changes
W6546415:251h20Dortmund Airport15:45London Luton Airport£741One-way0 changes
U2865016:501h20Dusseldorf Airport17:10London Gatwick Airport£1131One-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 coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £101.
Distance: 494 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£70 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £245 Average Price |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to London flights for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1804 · KL981 | 16:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 15h35 | 7:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1804 · KL979 | 16:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h40 | 6:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
EW9468 | 16:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW474 | 16:45 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 18:05 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA921 | 16:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2813 | 18:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 19:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U28650 | 18:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h20 | 19:50 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 5682 | 19:00 Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 20:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
KL1796+ KL1003 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h40 | 8:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL1013 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h15 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL993 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 13h10 | 17:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796 · KL991 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 16:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL1005 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h25 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL995 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h25 | 18:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1796+ KL1015 | 4:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 14h05 | 18:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 913+ KL1818 · KL1011 | 4:36 Essen Hbf | 10h39 | 15:15 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 913+ KL1818 · KL1015 | 4:36 Essen Hbf | 13h49 | 18:25 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 913+ KL1818 · KL1013 | 4:36 Essen Hbf | 11h59 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 527+ AF1280+ AF1619 | 4:53 Essen Hbf | 10h42 | 15:35 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1280+ AF1107 | 4:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h40 | 15:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 513+ AF1180+ AF1619 | 4:59 Essen Hbf | 12h36 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 513+ AF1280+ AF1619 | 4:59 Essen Hbf | 10h36 | 15:35 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
EW9462 | 5:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 6:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5328 | 5:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 6:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA925 | 5:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h30 | 6:40 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1798 · KL1013 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h20 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL1015 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h10 | 18:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL979 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 24h40 | 6:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798+ KL991 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 16:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL995 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 12h30 | 18:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798+ KL1001 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 24h25 | 6:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL981 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 25h35 | 7:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1798 · KL993 | 6:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 11h15 | 17:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
EW472 | 8:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 10:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5330 | 9:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW9464 | 9:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1280+ AF1607 | 9:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h00 | 15:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2533 | 10:15 Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 11:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1800 · KL993 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 17:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL983 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h05 | 8:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL981 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 21h25 | 7:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL995 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 8h20 | 18:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800+ KL991 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 16:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1800 · KL979 | 10:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 20h30 | 6:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
EW9460 | 11:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 13:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX4427+ LX464 | 12:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h10 | 16:25 London City Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2815 | 12:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 13:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA921 | 12:25 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h30 | 13:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1802+ KL1009 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 24h20 | 12:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1001 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 18h10 | 6:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802 · KL991 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 16:20 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1015 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 18:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1005 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 21h15 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1013 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL981 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 19h20 | 7:50 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL993 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h00 | 17:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL979 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 18h25 | 6:55 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL1003 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 19h30 | 8:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL983 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 20h00 | 8:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
KL1802+ KL995 | 12:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 6h15 | 18:45 London City Airport | 1 change | |
AF1780+ AF1507 | 12:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 24h10 | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
W65464 | 13:25 Dortmund Airport | 1h20 | 14:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW9466 | 14:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 15:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5332 | 14:00 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h25 | 15:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2813 | 14:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h20 | 15:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1380+ AF1407 | 14:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 5h40 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1780+ AF1407 | 14:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 22h00 | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1580+ AF1407 | 14:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 18h45 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1280+ AF1407 | 14:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 24h50 | 15:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
U28650 | 14:50 Dusseldorf Airport | 1h20 | 16:10 London Gatwick 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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