Flying from Tokyo to Hamburg: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
Touch down at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the primary hub in Hamburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Germany if you hold a passport from Japan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap flights from Tokyo to Hamburg, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, here's where you can stop when departing from Haneda Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 58 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) to the centre of Hamburg takes around 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LBC:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The centre of Hamburg is located around 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport (HAM). After your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 29 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HAM. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Hamburg
Currently, C$458 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Hamburg. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,411. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to Hamburg, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Hamburg
Before securing your flights from Tokyo to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Hamburg offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Hamburg sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Port of Hamburg.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
Browse our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. Whether you're after a compact ride, roomy sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.