Venlo to Hamburg flights
Hamburg lies 355 km (220 mi) north-east of Venlo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Venlo | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 101,988 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | NRN, 26 km out | HAM, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 5911–5928 | 20038–22769 |
What changes when you arrive in Hamburg
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: 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 Venlo
Venlo is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,005 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 43 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 56 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 58 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 88 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 96 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 Venlo?
355 km (220 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Venlo.
How long does it take to get from Venlo to Hamburg by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Venlo and Hamburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Venlo to Hamburg flights?
Typically Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN) 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.