London to Essen flights
Essen lies 494 km (307 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 593,085 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | DUS, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 45127–45359 |
Clocks in Essen are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 23 min journey lands 2 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Essen
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Essen
Essen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 42 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 62 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 66 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 66 km (41 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
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Staying in Essen
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen. Of the 326 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (226), and 3 are five-star. Across 103 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 118,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Essen from London?
494 km (307 mi) in a straight line, east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Essen by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Essen?
Essen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Essen flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS); Essen also has DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO.
What currency do I need in Essen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Essen?
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.