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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hamburg to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:52
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Hamburg to London takes 1h 42m, covering 449 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Hamburg to London range from £104 to £219, with an average of £147 over the past 12 months. Anything below £104 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the £147 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £97 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with £146 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Eurowings has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hamburg to London flights are:

• British Airways: 86% on time
• Eurowings: 80% on time
• Ryanair: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hamburg to London flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Hamburg to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Hamburg to London usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hamburg to London route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Hamburg to London most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Hamburg to London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £137 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £171, a difference of £34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Hamburg and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Eurowings
• easyJet
• Ryanair

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 34m, compared to 4h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 19m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

London is 1 hour behind Hamburg (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Hamburg to London flights:

• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’re travelling with kids, there is plenty to keep them occupied when going through Hamburg Airport. In Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, there is a children’s play area on level 3. Parents can also use strollers free of charge whilst moving around the terminals.

When you are at airports in London, it’s easy to get to the city centre. For example, from Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can get to London Paddington train station in about 15min using the Heathrow Express. If you arrive at Gatwick Airport, you can take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria train station in approximately 30min. If you're flying into London Stansted Airport, you can take the Stansted Express to London Liverpool St train station in around 45min.

If you have an early flight from Hamburg Airport, you can stay at an airport hotel, so you're fresh for your flight. Radisson Blu Hotel Hamburg Airport is a stone’s throw from the terminal building. You can also request a wake-up call in the morning, so you don’t miss your flight.

Before you take off from Hamburg Airport, you can use the currency exchange offices in the terminal to change your Euros for Pound Sterling. One exchange bureau is Travelex Flughafen Hamburg, in Terminal 1.