Cheap Flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Hamburg (HAMB)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £100. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Hamburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Hamburg flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Hamburg

Alternative London Heathrow to Hamburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Heathrow to Hamburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Hamburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£46
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 39 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week188

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Hamburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Hamburg: Hamburg International and Hamburg Lubeck.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Hamburg is £93. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 39 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Hamburg.
Lufthansa, American Airlines and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Hamburg.
As of April 2026, there are 188 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Hamburg.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Hamburg is usually May.
If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near Hamburg is Hamburg International – which is 5.7 miles away from the centre of Hamburg. We've found flights into this airport from £93.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Hamburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Hamburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. July is typically the warmest month in Hamburg, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Eurowings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Hamburg.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). Choose from 44 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to HAM is the 06:25 British Airways option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 20:15 with British Airways.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your LHR to Hamburg flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

  • You can book a direct London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg ticket. Begin your journey at LHR and end it at Hamburg Airport (HAM).

  • Keep an eye out for promotions from British Airways. This airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from LHR to Hamburg. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Brussels Airport (BRU)

    • Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)

  • Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg

  • The best price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg flight is £46. The cheapest price for a return flight is £93. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from LHR to Hamburg, book your trip eight months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from LHR to Hamburg.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg.

Airports in Hamburg

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

  • The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kms (7 miles). It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LHR to Hamburg.

Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)

  • If you're staying in central Hamburg (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 56 kms (35 miles) from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Keep an eye out for any visitor information kiosks for help with directions after hopping off your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near LBC. Unwind and get cosy after your LHR to Hamburg flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's available, by booking your ride from LBC ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.

Best time to go to Hamburg

  • January is the quietest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg, while September is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Hamburg based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LHR to Hamburg in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.

More about Hamburg

  • After booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hamburg, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are major attractions which should be on any good Hamburg itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've done Hamburg, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey around 257 kms (160 miles) southeast to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 306 kms (190 miles) southwest of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.

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