Berlin to Hamburg flights
Hamburg lies 255 km (159 mi) north-west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Berlin | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 3.4 million | 2 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | HAM, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 20038–22769 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Bremen Airport | BRE | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,642 ft | 14 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 56 km (35 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (regional) | FCN | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,002 ft | 74 ft |
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Staying in Hamburg
Our booking partner lists 978 places to stay in Hamburg. Of the 608 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 23 are five-star. Across 483 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,231,345 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamburg from Berlin?
255 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Hamburg by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Hamburg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Hamburg flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM); Hamburg also has BRE, LBC, FCN.
Where can I stay in Hamburg?
Our booking partner lists 978 places to stay in Hamburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.