Hamburg Airport is Germany’s fifth busiest airport and the only airport serving the city of Hamburg. Around 15 million passengers pass through here each year, flying to and from 120 destinations in 40 countries.
Some of the major international airlines that operate from the airport in Hamburg include Air France, Emirates, and Qatar, as well as budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet. Hamburg Airport also serves as a hub for Germany’s low-cost carrier, Eurowings, in addition to Lufthansa and Condor. For a full list of available airlines, you can check out our Hamburg Airport Arrivals Guide.
Hamburg Airport Services
Special Assistance
The German Red Cross is responsible for taking care of passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at Hamburg Airport.
To use the service, notify your airline at the time of booking or at least 48 hours in advance to ensure the necessary arrangements can be made for your arrival.
For those with hidden disabilities, sunflower lanyards are available at the Hamburg Welcome Center or Passenger Pier (after Security). Staff use these lanyards to identify passengers who may need some extra assistance.
Slot & Fly
Baggage Services
Lounges at Hamburg Airport
Free Wifi
Parking at Hamburg Airport
There are six different parking lots at Hamburg Airport, each with varying prices and benefits. Most car parks offer multi-storey undercover parking within a short walking distance to either terminal. Slightly higher rates apply for e-vehicles in the P4 lot, and there are designated parking spaces for disabled passengers in the P1, P2, P4, and P5 lots, as well as the Kiss & Fly Zone.
If you’re picking up or returning a car rental to Hamburg Airport, most companies are stationed in P5.
Kiss & Fly Zone
Located in front of Departures
Up to 10 minutes free
Can be used for quick pickups and drop-offs
Short-term Parking
1-minute walk to each terminal
Use P2 for T1 and P4 for T2
€4 for 30 minutes, up to €32 a day
Long-term Parking
15-minute walk to the terminals
Must be booked online
€60 per week
Ideal for extended holidays overseas
Economy Parking
3-minute walk to T1
Undercover P1 parking
Ideal for business travelers
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Terminals 1 (T1) and 2 (T2) make up the majority of the Hamburg Airport complex. Notable for their wing-shaped ceilings, the two buildings are interconnected through the central Airport Plaza and Baggage Claim area. Terminal 1 is the main terminal, used by OneWorld and SkyTeam airlines, while Star Alliance airlines primarily use Terminal 2.
The Airport Plaza is used as a security and transport hub, overseeing security screening for all passengers, as well as housing the railway station. The majority of post-check-in services can be found here, including business lounges. If you are flying to a non-Schengen country, you will have access to most facilities in the Airport Plaza before clearing Immigration.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Transportation options from and to Hamburg Airport
Transfer to the city center
By Train
Ride the S-Bahn S1 Line train to the city center in 25 minutes
*Departure every 10 minutes
By Bus
Take the 606 night bus to Central Station in 45 minutes
*Departure every 30 minutes
By Taxi
Catch a taxi from the ranks outside Terminals 1 and 2
*Or, for a more personalized experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to city center destination in 25 minutes
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Hamburg Airport
Coach
The KIELIUS airport bus runs daily between Kiel Central Station and Hamburg Airport.
Car Hire at Hamburg Airport
Taxis and Private Transfers
Hamburg Airport – Nearby Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Hamburg Airport: Open 24 hours a day
Luggage Storage: 08:00 to 20:00
Hamburg Airport Lounge: 05:15 to 21:00
Recommended Arrival Times
Schengen/Domestic Flights: Arrive 2 hours in advance
Non-Schengen Flights: Arrive 3 hours in advance
Airport Codes
Hamburg Airport Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Contact Information
Customer Service: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hamburg have two airports?
Located 25 minutes from the city center, Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the only commercial passenger airport in Hamburg.