Hamburg to Potsdam flights
Potsdam lies 242 km (151 mi) south-east 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 4 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 | Potsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 184,754 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | BER, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 14461–14482 |
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 Potsdam
Potsdam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brandenburg Airport | BER | 30 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Potsdam from Hamburg?
242 km (151 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Potsdam by air?
About 1 h 4 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 Potsdam?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Potsdam flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
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.