Cheap flights to Hamburg International airport

Discover Hamburg International

As the second-largest city in Germany, Hamburg sees over six million tourists each year - and the city's tourism industry just keeps growing! Sightseeing tours around the city are very popular, with some of the main attractions being City Hall and the gorgeous and historic St. Michaelis church. The main gateway into the city is Hamburg Airport (HAM), located about 8 km north of Hamburg's downtown core. If you're interested booking a flight from your location to Hamburg, simply enter your travel dates into Skyscanner's flight search tool. Skyscanner will search through all available flight routes on those days and show you the best and cheapest options.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Hamburg

The warmest months of the year in Hamburg are June, July, and August. While the summer is a nice time to visit the city, you will have high humidity and a high chance of precipitation to contend with. Because of this, the spring and fall are generally the most popular times to visit Hamburg. From December to February, the temperatures are usually below freezing with the possibility of snowfall. These are generally the cheapest months to fly as most tourists would rather avoid the cold.

Airlines that Fly to Hamburg Airport

With over fifty airlines operating out of Hamburg Airport, you will likely be able to fly via your favourite airline. HAM is a hub for four low-cost carriers: Eurowings, Germanwings, Ryanair, and EasyJet. Other popular airlines available at HAM include Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Lufthansa.

Currently, there are no flight routes direct from Canada to Hamburg, so your flight will have at least one layover. Common spots for a layover include domestic locations like Frankfurt and Munich and other big European cities like London and Brussels.

Arriving at the Airport

Hamburg Airport is made up of two terminals. The terminals are split by airline, with Oneworld and SkyTeam partner airlines in Terminal 1 and Star Alliance airlines in Terminal 2. Terminal 2 also houses Eurowings and Germanwings. Various construction projects to modernize the terminals are expected to be completed between 2018 and 2020.

Outside of each terminal is a taxi stand where you can choose from one of the airport's ten taxi service partners. A taxi ride into the city will generally cost you about $40 CAD. You can take your chances with the taxi meter or negotiate a fixed rate with the driver before starting your trip. If you'd like to drive yourself, you can rent a car from the service counters in Terminal 2. The S-Bahn train line also stops at the airport and is a great budget-friendly transportation option. The train will take you to the city centre in about a half hour for $5 CAD.

Hamburg Airport Facilities

Hamburg Airport's two terminals are connected by the central Airport Plaza, which hosts a variety of cafés, restaurants, and shops. Throughout the airport, there are more than forty shops to choose from, with everything from clothing and cosmetics to luggage and electronics available for purchase. There is also a service counter in the Plaza with tourist information and tour bookings.

Other amenities and services available at HAM include ATM cash machines, business lounges, one currency exchange location in Terminal 1, and a hotel directly attached to the Airport Plaza. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the airport.

What to See and Do in Hamburg

Since many of the must-see spots in Hamburg are historical buildings, historical walking tours are very popular with tourists. If you want to do something a little different, you can take a bike tour, or tour the city on a boat tour in Hamburg's beautiful harbour.

Another popular tourist attraction in Hamburg is Miniatur Wunderland, an incredible model runway exhibit that is constantly expanding. You can take a guided tour through the miniature town which includes hundreds of thousands of lights, figurines, and moving vehicles. Miniatur Wunderland is an attraction the whole family with enjoy.