Traveling from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when organizing your flight from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Hannover Airport flight.
The timezone in Hannover is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Hannover Airport is located in Hannover.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ), with 15 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LHR to HAJ is the 6:05am British Airways option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 6:35pm with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to HAJ, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ) take off from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Hannover Airport with British Airways. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and HAJ is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 75.8% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 19 miles from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Hannover Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Hannover Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and HAJ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is about 50 miles from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HAJ flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and HAJ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
STN is around 40 miles from central London. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Hannover Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Hannover Airport (HAJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Hannover Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HAJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Hannover Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Hannover and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Hannover Airport flight.
Getting from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to central Hannover
Hannover Airport is about 6 miles from central Hannover. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Traveling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
Currently, $77 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hannover Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $143. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HAJ.
The best month for finding cheap London to Hannover Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to HAJ.
Save on your flight from London to Hannover Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Hannover Airport (HAJ). June is when most people travel to Hannover. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Hannover is August, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 81ºF. Book your London to HAJ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Hannover Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºF and 43ºF.
More about Hannover
Once you've booked your flight from London to Hannover Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hannover:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Holocaust Mahnmal, The Old Town and Erlebnis Zoo Hannover are attractions you won't want to skip in Hannover.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hannover. Around 160 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 75 miles north of Hannover. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
