Cheap flights to Hamburg

Discover Hamburg

Cheap Flights to Hamburg
An important city in northern Germany, Hamburg bears the hallmarks of its maritime history while presenting explorers with a modern, cosmopolitan cityscape to explore. With its youthful vibe and historic architecture, Hamburg offers a variety of activities for travelers of all ages. Whether you enjoy music and shopping in the markets, visiting the imposing churches, viewing the robust commercial ships as they enter the harbor or simply enjoying the long hours of sunlight during the summer, you'll find a wealth of activities to enjoy during your visit. Flights to Hamburg are available year round and will put you right in the middle of the action.

Flights to Hamburg
The most popular airport visitors fly into is Airport Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel (HAM). This modern airport is surrounded by open parks and walking trails where visitors and locals go to spot rare aircraft that may be landing at the airport. Once you arrive, you can make your way into the city using the S-Bahn 1 commuter trains, which will take you straight to the city center. The trains run every 10-20 minutes, and the ride takes about 25 minutes. You can also take a bus or a taxi to your hotel. Because the airport is only located about 5 miles from the city center, it is close to major landmarks and attractions. Many visitors like to stay near the Sankt Georg area, giving them easy access to the main train station.

Attractions in Hamburg
If you head to the Port of Hamburg, you'll find cafes and restaurants that offer schnitzel, currywurst and traditional German pretzels. If you're traveling with kids or if you love trains and planes, don't forget to stop by Miniatur Wunderland. In this model attraction, more than 900 trains, planes and ships will take you on a journey through eight different miniature countries. Additionally, the Hamburg Zoo has a variety of exhibits that allow you to get up close and personal with elephants and polar bears.

For a closer look at Hamburg's architecture, visit the Church of St. Michael to take in the organs and the marble statues, and for some retail therapy, the Rathausmarkt bustles with street food and gifts. During December, the square turns into a massive Christmas market where you can pick up souvenirs while enjoying treats like schmalzkuchen and crepes.

Hints and Tips for Visiting Hamburg
At the beginning of May, head to the harbor to celebrate Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest party of its kind. Ships come to the harbor for the celebrations and leave with a big parade at the end of the weekend. The Japanese community also celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival in May with fireworks over the Alster River. If the conditions are right, Hamburg celebrates Alstereisvergnügen with hot wine and sausages. In a curious local tradition, in order for this event to take place, the ice on the Alster must measure 20 centimeters. If you're in Hamburg in September, join the locals in celebrating Oktoberfest with a glass of the local beer. A typical meal for two costs around $30 while two pints of beer cost about $8. The average temperatures range from 32 degrees in January to 65 degrees in July.