Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are five London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 07:30 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:10 with easyJet.
Your LGW to HAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hamburg — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
With a reliable 87.1% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to HAM flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and HAM include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Rs13,060 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs28,443. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book four months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to HAM.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to HAM.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Consider booking a hotel close to HAM if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
From Hamburg International Airport, Hamburg is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
September is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hamburg in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to HAM in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
