Hamburg to Göttingen flights
Göttingen lies 224 km (139 mi) south of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| Hamburg | Göttingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 122,149 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | KSF, 40 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 37073–37085 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Göttingen
Göttingen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kassel Airport (KSF), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 91 km), Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 40 km (25 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Göttingen from Hamburg?
224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Göttingen by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Göttingen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Göttingen flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Kassel Airport (KSF); Göttingen also has PAD, ERF.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.