Flights to Hannover
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Hannover is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hannover Airport (HAJ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,434-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
| Bremen Airport | BRE | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,642 ft | 14 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,434 ft, HAJ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 183 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Hannover
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover to London | United Kingdom | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Hannover to Berlin | Germany | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Hannover to Rome | Italy | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Hannover to Paris | France | 651 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Hannover to Bucharest | Romania | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Hannover to Minsk | Belarus | 1,198 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Hannover to Budapest | Hungary | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Hannover to Warsaw | Poland | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Hannover to Vienna | Austria | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Hannover to Barcelona | Spain | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Hannover to Stockholm | Sweden | 931 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Hannover to Munich | Germany | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Hannover to Milan | Italy | 769 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Hannover to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Hannover to Prague | Czechia | 413 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Hannover to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Hannover to Copenhagen | Denmark | 411 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Hannover to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Hannover to Oslo | Norway | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Hannover to Köln | Germany | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Hannover to Dublin | Ireland | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Hannover to Brussels | Belgium | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Hannover to Beijing | China | 7,567 km (4,702 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Hannover to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,924 km (1,195 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
| Hannover to Tianjin | China | 7,675 km (4,769 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Hannover to Moscow | Russia | 1,845 km (1,146 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Hannover to Harbin | China | 7,562 km (4,699 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Hannover to Shenyang | China | 7,765 km (4,825 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Hannover to New York City | United States | 6,166 km (3,832 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Hannover to Dalian | China | 7,929 km (4,927 mi) | about 10 h 55 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 Hannover?
Hannover Airport (HAJ) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, BRE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HAJ from Hannover city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hannover 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.