Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Hamburg is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 55 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to HAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Hamburg (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport offered by this popular airline.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to HAM flights, with 70.47% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LHR and HAM:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport flight is $89. A return fare is currently $181. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to HAM.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to HAM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Reserve a hotel near HAM if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to HAM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.