Flights to Kiel
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kiel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 69 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 77 km (48 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 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 Kiel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel to London | United Kingdom | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kiel to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kiel to Berlin | Germany | 295 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kiel to Rome | Italy | 1,393 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kiel to Paris | France | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Kiel to Minsk | Belarus | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Kiel to Budapest | Hungary | 981 km (610 mi) | about 2 h |
| Kiel to Warsaw | Poland | 759 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kiel to Vienna | Austria | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Kiel to Stockholm | Sweden | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Kiel to Munich | Germany | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Kiel to Milan | Italy | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kiel to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Kiel to Prague | Czechia | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Kiel to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 823 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kiel to Copenhagen | Denmark | 216 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Kiel to Oslo | Norway | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kiel to Köln | Germany | 434 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Kiel to Dublin | Ireland | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Kiel to Brussels | Belgium | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kiel to Marseille | France | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Kiel to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Kiel to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,031 km (1,262 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Kiel to Moscow | Russia | 1,747 km (1,085 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
| Kiel to Harbin | China | 7,385 km (4,589 mi) | about 10 h 13 min |
| Kiel to Shenyang | China | 7,597 km (4,721 mi) | about 10 h 29 min |
| Kiel to New York City | United States | 6,105 km (3,793 mi) | about 8 h 35 min |
| Kiel to Changchun | China | 7,496 km (4,658 mi) | about 10 h 22 min |
| Kiel to Ürümqi | China | 5,469 km (3,398 mi) | about 7 h 46 min |
| Kiel to Hohhot | China | 7,085 km (4,403 mi) | about 9 h 50 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 Kiel?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) is the closest large airport at 77 km (48 mi). The others, LBC, SGD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HAM from Kiel city centre?
77 km (48 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kiel 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.