Hamburg to Darmstadt flights
Darmstadt lies 419 km (261 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 17 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 | Darmstadt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 167,029 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 148 m (486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | FRA, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 64283–64297 |
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 Darmstadt
Darmstadt is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN, 100 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 18 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | 100 km (62 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,649 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 45 km (28 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Darmstadt from Hamburg?
419 km (261 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Darmstadt by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Darmstadt?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Darmstadt flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA); Darmstadt also has HHN, MHG.
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.