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Flights Hamburg → London

HAM → LGW

1h 21m
Flight time (est.)
15.4
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Hamburg to London?

The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW) takes about 1h 21m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates between Hamburg and London, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The departure airport in Hamburg has a long history, having opened in 1911, while the arrival airport in London serves over forty million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~743 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Hamburg (HAM) → London (LGW) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.

Heading to London: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW) heads west for about 743 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 21m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:21
Elevation LGW
202 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~74 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 70% 31 min 0.8%

Airlines operating HAM-LGW

Frequently asked questions about HAM-LGW

The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LGW) takes about 1h 21m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.

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The Hamburg-London route is about 743 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.