Hamburg Airport is Germany's oldest commercial airport still operating on its original site, and the main gateway to northern Germany. Compare airlines and set a Price Alert on Traveloka before you book.

Overview of Hamburg Airport

Officially named Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt, HAM sits around 8.5 km north of the city centre and handled close to 14.8 million passengers in 2024, making it Germany's fifth-busiest airport. Around 55 airlines connect Hamburg to roughly 120 destinations in about 40 countries.

Where Hamburg Connects To

Hamburg offers a broad mix of domestic German routes and international connections across Europe, with onward links to intercontinental destinations through partner hubs.

Airlines and Hubs

Hamburg is a hub for Eurowings and a focus city for Condor, and Lufthansa Technik maintains a large maintenance base at the airport, a legacy of Hamburg's role as Lufthansa's original hub before operations shifted to Frankfurt.

Terminals at Hamburg

The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 (opened 2005) mainly serves Oneworld and SkyTeam carriers, while Terminal 2 (opened 1993) is used primarily by Lufthansa and other Star Alliance partners.

Getting To and From the City

The S-Bahn suburban train connects the airport to Hamburg city centre in around 25 minutes, with buses and taxis also available outside the terminals.

Facilities at Hamburg Airport

Expect lounges, duty-free shopping, a wide choice of dining, and free Wi-Fi throughout both terminals.

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