Flying from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Hamburg. Check out your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when planning your flight from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN).
1 hour 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Hamburg to Stansted Airport flight.
London is one hour behind Hamburg. Stansted Airport is located in London, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 9:50pm. Opt for the first HAM to STN departure with Ryanair at 9:25am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Hamburg to STN.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN) take off from this terminal.
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Hamburg to Stansted Airport out of HAM include:
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from HAM to STN.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
HAM is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
You can book a direct Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN) flight ticket out of Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Work out whether leaving from LBC works best for your plans.
From LBC, direct flights from Hamburg to STN are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top choice for passengers flying from LBC to STN.
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to STN flight:
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a hotel close to STN if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Stansted Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN)
Rs4,984 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Stansted Airport. A return flight starts from Rs9,968. These fares can change depending on availability.
To snag cheap flights from Hamburg to STN, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to Stansted Airport (STN). August is the peak month for travel to London. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Book a Hamburg to STN flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Stansted Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Stansted Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 193 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.