Flying from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Hannover (the location of Hannover Airport).
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HAJ to Hamburg flight.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
HAJ is about 6 miles from central Hannover. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near HAJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hannover Airport to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
Hannover Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HAJ arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.22% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Hamburg
$105 is currently the best price for a one-way Hannover Airport to Hamburg flight. Return plane tickets start from $213. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from HAJ to Hamburg. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Hannover Airport to Hamburg is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across each month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 7 miles. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hannover Airport to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Follow your own route with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and venture far and wide through Hamburg and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance of your flight from HAJ to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is about 50 miles from central Hamburg. After your flight from Hannover Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near LBC. Unwind and get cozy after your HAJ to Hamburg flight at any of these well-located options:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from LBC ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Hannover Airport to Hamburg during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Hannover Airport to Hamburg plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 54ºF to 79ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºF and 43ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from HAJ to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Hannover Airport to Hamburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are top attractions which should feature on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 160 miles south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 190 miles south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
