Travelling from Hamburg to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia departing from here.
Disembark at Philadelphia's major hub, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Germany, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Hamburg Airport:
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 44 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 39 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 43 minutes.
There are some cozy hotels to drop your things at near TTN. Kick back after your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Philadelphia
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Philadelphia is C$489. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$725. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to Philadelphia, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Philadelphia. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Philadelphia in February.
When booking your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Philadelphia in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Philadelphia, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
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