Hamburg to London (HAM–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U28628
U2 easyJet
11:55 AM
CET
12:54 PM
GMT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28634
U2 easyJet
319
1:00 PM
CET T1
1:45 PM
GMT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28636
U2 easyJet
319
4:10 PM
CET T1
4:50 PM
GMT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28633
U2 easyJet
320
9:55 AM
GMT TN
12:30 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28635
U2 easyJet
319
5:30 PM
GMT TN
8:05 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hamburg to London
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 462 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

HAM–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 462 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HAM–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 11 319 1h40-1h59
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HAM to LGW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HAM to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,953
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Hamburg.
HAM: CET · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
462 mi / 743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 59m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. Since Brexit, EU free movement no longer applies. You need a valid passport. National ID cards are not accepted for entry to the UK anymore. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.

At the UK border you may be asked about your plans, accommodation, return ticket, and available funds. You cannot work on a Standard Visitor visa. Business meetings, conferences, and tourism are fine. Study courses under 6 months are permitted too.

For longer stays or work, you need a visa before traveling. Work visas (Skilled Worker visa) require employer sponsorship and cost from GBP 719. The application is online through gov.uk, and biometrics are collected at a visa application centre in Germany. Processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.

The UK uses eGates at major airports for passport holders aged 10 and over from EU countries. Queue times through eGates are usually under 10 minutes at Heathrow and Gatwick.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

HAM–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamburg to London route.
Route details
Distance462 mi / 743 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: HAM
IATA / ICAOHAM / EDDH
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation53 ft / 16 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HAM to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 59m. The route covers 462 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from HAM to LGW. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, AYT, LHR, RMF, TFS, FAO, AMS, LPA, ACE, ZRH, ALC, AGP, MUC, BGO, FNC, CDG, PMI, FUE, CPH, HRG, OPO, SKG, FCO, GRZ, VCE, MAD, RIX, MXP, HEL, ARN, SOF, DUB, TIA, IST, SZG, BUD, BCN, OSL, LIS, DUS, INN, DXB, ATH, NCE, DOH and TOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Hamburg.
Yes, return flights from LGW to HAM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HAM to LGW

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HAM to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAM to LGW ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 462 miles (743 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.