Flights to Hildesheim
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Hildesheim is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hannover Airport (HAJ), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,434-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kassel Airport (KSF, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 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 Hildesheim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hildesheim to London | United Kingdom | 696 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Hildesheim to Berlin | Germany | 239 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Hildesheim to Rome | Italy | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Hildesheim to Paris | France | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Hildesheim to Hamburg | Germany | 156 km (97 mi) | about 57 min |
| Hildesheim to Bucharest | Romania | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Hildesheim to Minsk | Belarus | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Hildesheim to Budapest | Hungary | 831 km (517 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Hildesheim to Warsaw | Poland | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Hildesheim to Vienna | Austria | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Hildesheim to Barcelona | Spain | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Hildesheim to Stockholm | Sweden | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Hildesheim to Munich | Germany | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Hildesheim to Milan | Italy | 746 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hildesheim to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Hildesheim to Prague | Czechia | 387 km (241 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Hildesheim to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 805 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Hildesheim to Copenhagen | Denmark | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Hildesheim to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,451 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Hildesheim to Oslo | Norway | 864 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Hildesheim to Köln | Germany | 248 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Hildesheim to Dublin | Ireland | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Hildesheim to Beijing | China | 7,570 km (4,704 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Hildesheim to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,898 km (1,179 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Hildesheim to Tianjin | China | 7,678 km (4,771 mi) | about 10 h 36 min |
| Hildesheim to Moscow | Russia | 1,841 km (1,144 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Hildesheim to Harbin | China | 7,571 km (4,704 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Hildesheim to Shenyang | China | 7,771 km (4,828 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Hildesheim to New York City | United States | 6,190 km (3,846 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
| Hildesheim to Dalian | China | 7,933 km (4,930 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 Hildesheim?
Hannover Airport (HAJ) is the closest large airport at 39 km (24 mi). The others, KSF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HAJ from Hildesheim city centre?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hildesheim 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.