Košice to Hamburg flights
Hamburg lies 951 km (591 mi) north-west of Košice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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.
| Košice | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia | Germany |
| Population | 225,044 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | KSC, 6 km out | HAM, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 040 12 | 20038–22769 |
What changes when you arrive in Hamburg
Crossing from Slovakia into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Košice
Košice is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT, 84 km).
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
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Common questions
How far is Hamburg from Košice?
951 km (591 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Košice.
How long does it take to get from Košice to Hamburg by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Košice and Hamburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Košice to Hamburg flights?
Typically Košice International Airport (KSC) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM); Hamburg also has BRE, LBC, FCN.
What currency do I need in Hamburg?
The Euro (EUR).
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 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.