Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 44 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Hamburg is 1 hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). Take your pick of 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LGW to HAM is the 07:30 easyJet service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 18:45 with easyJet.
To ensure you get on your flight from LGW to Hamburg, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can catch a nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg that arrives at Hamburg Airport (HAM).
easyJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to Hamburg. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You don't need a visa for Germany if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 80 kilometres from the centre of London, LGW can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg is Rs12,140. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs23,184. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to Hamburg.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for flight tickets from LGW to Hamburg every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LBC instead:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Central Hamburg is around 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport (HAM). As soon as your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 29 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HAM. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LGW to Hamburg:
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from LGW to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are top sights which should be on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
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