Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Hamburg.
Flights from HAM to LGW start from 10:50 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of 36 weekly Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HAM to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is easyJet.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HAM and LGW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rs13,795 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs26,773. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from HAM to LGW by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HAM to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, data shows 75.01% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HAM:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
Booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HAM to LGW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.