Flights Hamburg → London
HAM → LHR
Route overview
The flight route operates between Hamburg and London, using Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The departure airport in Hamburg has a long history, having been opened in 1911, while the arrival airport in London serves an impressive number of passengers annually at 83,884,572.
The Hamburg (HAM) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.2/100 (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 (LHR) heads west for about 745 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
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating HAM-LHR
Frequently asked questions about HAM-LHR
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The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Hamburg-London route is about 745 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.
