Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is seven hours ahead of Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located. Hamburg observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YYC to Hamburg flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
YYC is about 10 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel close to YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Hamburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Hamburg
C$454 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Hamburg flight. A return flight ticket starts from C$800. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from YYC to Hamburg if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead of your flight from YYC to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Calgary International 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 choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your YYC to Hamburg flight:
Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and experience more with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from baggage claim, so you can drive off in a flash.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from LBC a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Plan your trip to Hamburg during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Calgary International Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Calgary International Airport to Hamburg flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to Hamburg in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to Hamburg, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are must-do's during your Hamburg adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.