- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Flights from London to Hamburg depart on average 95 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 723 km distance in 1h 30m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 723 km |
Average flight duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Flights per day 95 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£450
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
102
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hamburg will cost around £450 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £176.
Of the 102 flights that leave London for Hamburg every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 723 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 35 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.
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EW2463 · EW2046
LO286 · LO395
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EW7465
BA970
FR 1518
EW7465
LH5341
LH5339Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £121.
Distance: 723 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£125 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 55m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Hamburg flights for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1002 · KL1757 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 17:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002 · KL1755 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002 · KL1759 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h15 | 21:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
EW7461 | 8:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h35 | 11:20 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5337 | 8:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h35 | 11:20 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1681 · AF1610 | 8:55 London Heathrow Airport | 12h15 | 22:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL982 · KL1757 | 9:20 London City Airport | 7h30 | 17:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL982 · KL1751 | 9:20 London City Airport | 21h35 | 7:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL982 · KL1753 | 9:20 London City Airport | 24h45 | 11:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL982 · KL1759 | 9:20 London City Airport | 11h35 | 21:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL982 · KL1755 | 9:20 London City Airport | 3h45 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4122 · DE4173 | 10:20 London Gatwick Airport | 4h40 | 16:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4122 · DE4179 | 10:20 London Gatwick Airport | 9h45 | 21:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4122 · DE4181 | 10:20 London Gatwick Airport | 21h40 | 9:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK502 · SK651 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 19:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK502 · SK1641 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 21h55 | 9:15 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH4227+ LH26 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 18:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH4227 · LH4224 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 17:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1757 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 17:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1759 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 21:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1751 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 19h10 | 7:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH4229+ LH30 | 13:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 20:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK532 · SK2647 | 13:55 London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 20:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK532 · SK2645 | 13:55 London Heathrow Airport | 24h40 | 15:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1520 | 14:05 London Stansted Airport | 1h30 | 16:35 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK504 · SK1641 | 14:20 London Heathrow Airport | 17h55 | 9:15 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK504 · SK651 | 14:20 London Heathrow Airport | 3h45 | 19:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781 · AF1610 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 22:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010 · KL1751 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 16h10 | 7:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781 · AF1410 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 18h45 | 10:30 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010 · KL1753 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 19h20 | 11:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5339 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h35 | 17:25 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW7463 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h35 | 17:25 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4244 · DE4181 | 15:40 London Gatwick Airport | 16h20 | 9:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4244 · DE4173 | 15:40 London Gatwick Airport | 23h20 | 16:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4244 · DE4179 | 15:40 London Gatwick Airport | 4h25 | 21:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH2477 · LH2078 | 16:25 London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 22:30 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK506 · SK1641 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 15h15 | 9:15 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK528 · SK2647 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 25h50 | 20:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH915 · LH34 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 3h50 | 22:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK528 · SK2645 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 21h05 | 15:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1281 · AF1410 | 17:35 London Heathrow Airport | 15h55 | 10:30 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO393 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 23h45 | 18:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO395 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 15h30 | 10:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO280 · LO397 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 27h00 | 22:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1014 · KL1751 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 7:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1014 · KL1753 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 15h30 | 11:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1014 · KL1755 | 18:35 London Heathrow Airport | 18h30 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4316 · DE4181 | 19:40 London Gatwick Airport | 12h20 | 9:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4316 · DE4179 | 19:40 London Gatwick Airport | 24h45 | 21:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4316 · DE4173 | 19:40 London Gatwick Airport | 19h20 | 16:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
BA970 | 20:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h35 | 22:35 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
AF1381 · AF1710 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 7h00 | 14:15 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381 · AF1510 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 10h05 | 17:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381 · AF1610 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 14h55 | 22:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1757 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 17:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1753 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 3h35 | 11:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1755 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO397 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 14h40 | 22:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO395 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 27h10 | 10:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LO286 · LO393 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 11h25 | 18:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK1530 · SK2647 | 6:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h40 | 20:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK1530 · SK2645 | 6:40 London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 15:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1518 | 7:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h30 | 9:30 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH923+ LH4222 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH4235 · LH4222 | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 14:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Striking contemporary art gallery in the HafenCity area, showing rotating exhibitions in a modern waterside building.
Interactive maritime museum in a historic warehouse, covering ship models, navigation, naval history and global sea trade.
Historic warehouse district of canals, bridges and red-brick buildings. Ideal for walks, photography and easy access to nearby museums.
Modern waterfront quarter with promenades, architecture and public plazas. Good for walking between the Elbe, museums and concert hall.
Long lakeside promenade by the Inner Alster, popular for strolling, boat views and classic city-centre scenery close to shops and arcades.
Hamburg’s pan-fried fillet of plaice, usually served with bacon, shrimps and potatoes. A classic North German fish dish tied to the port and nearby coast.
A hearty stew of pears, beans and bacon, often with potatoes. It is a beloved late-summer Hamburg and northern German comfort dish.
Traditional North German kale stew cooked with sausages and pork, usually served with potatoes. A winter favourite in and around Hamburg.
Historic fish restaurant by the harbour, known for classic Hamburg seafood and maritime atmosphere.
Well-known waterside restaurant focusing on northern German fish and seafood with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional St Pauli restaurant serving northern German dishes such as Labskaus in a lively, old Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and daily food options remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Hamburg Airport -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Germany's second largest city is a short journey away, thanks to flights from London to Hamburg. With its many museums, scenic warehouse district and the Reeperbahn, famous for its nightlife and where the Beatles played early in their career. It makes for a great weekend break destination. Flights leave throughout the week from both Heathrow and Stansted. With airlines like easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways all operating on this popular route it should be simple to find a convenient, fast service.
Airlines providing flights to Hamburg from London include budget airlines like Ryanair and Eurowings, as well as options like British Airways. The low-cost carrier easyJet also flies directly to Hamburg on a daily basis, so there's plenty of choice.
Flights to Hamburg only take between an hour and 30 minutes to one hour and 45 minutes meaning flying from London to Hamburg is not a long journey. easyJet flights tend to take one hour and 35 minutes - about average for the route.
There are numerous flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted every day to Hamburg, although the number fluctuates. Generally, there are around 8-11 departures throughout the day. EasyJet offers one to two options per day. An evening departure is almost always available, but there may be morning flights as well.
Departure airports: Flights to Hamburg leave from Heathrow (LHR), Stansted (STN), or Gatwick (LGW) so double check the departure airport before travelling. All of London's airports are easily accessible by high-speed train, road connections, and buses including National Express All London airport offer amenities like short and long stay parking, shops, money exchange and dining. They all provide free WiFi as well, although only for a fixed period of time, usually up to 4 hours.
Arrival airport: Flights from London's airports all arrive at Hamburg Airport (HAM), which is Germany's second busiest aviation hub. Located approximately 5 miles north of Hamburg city centre, the airport is 25 minutes away from Hamburg's central station via the S1 S-Bahn. Those who need to travel to other parts of the city can connect with the U-Bahn at Ohlsdorf. Car rental facilities are available in the arrivals hall, where visitors can also take advantage of 24 hours of free WiFi.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Hamburg flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Hamburg airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
Hamburg Airport is 7 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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