Travelling from Frankfurt to Hamburg: what you need to know
Kick off your travels at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), the main airport in Frankfurt. Look for flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg that depart from this base.
Hop off the plane at Hamburg Airport (HAM). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Hamburg.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg. These two cities share the same timezone (UTC+1).
With 119 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg with Lufthansa at 06:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from FRA to HAM is with Lufthansa at 21:15.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
After booking your cheap flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Germany. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Begin your trip at FRA and land at Hamburg Airport (HAM).
If you want to leave from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg with Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt Airport and Hamburg include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg:
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 59 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LBC:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 29 minutes by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable stays ready to welcome you near HAM. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Hamburg is $120. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $203. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Hamburg, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Frankfurt to Hamburg. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Schedule your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg for August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Hamburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are leading attractions which should be on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
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