Flights to Hamburg
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,028 ft, HAM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 53 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Hamburg
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg to London | United Kingdom | 720 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Hamburg to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Hamburg to Berlin | Germany | 255 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Hamburg to Rome | Italy | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Hamburg to Paris | France | 745 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hamburg to Minsk | Belarus | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Hamburg to Budapest | Hungary | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Hamburg to Warsaw | Poland | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Hamburg to Vienna | Austria | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hamburg to Barcelona | Spain | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Hamburg to Stockholm | Sweden | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Hamburg to Munich | Germany | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Hamburg to Milan | Italy | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Hamburg to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,232 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Hamburg to Prague | Czechia | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Hamburg to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Hamburg to Copenhagen | Denmark | 289 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Hamburg to Oslo | Norway | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Hamburg to Köln | Germany | 357 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Hamburg to Dublin | Ireland | 1,074 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Hamburg to Brussels | Belgium | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Hamburg to Naples | Italy | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Hamburg to Beijing | China | 7,473 km (4,644 mi) | about 10 h 20 min |
| Hamburg to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,985 km (1,234 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Hamburg to Moscow | Russia | 1,782 km (1,107 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Hamburg to Harbin | China | 7,454 km (4,632 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
| Hamburg to Shenyang | China | 7,662 km (4,761 mi) | about 10 h 34 min |
| Hamburg to New York City | United States | 6,130 km (3,809 mi) | about 8 h 37 min |
| Hamburg to Changchun | China | 7,563 km (4,699 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Hamburg to Ürümqi | China | 5,510 km (3,424 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Hamburg?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, BRE, LBC, FCN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HAM from Hamburg city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hamburg on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.