Hannover is the third largest city located in the Northern Germany and the capital of Lower Saxony state. Historically, 90 percent of the city was destroyed during World War II. The city was rebuilt and now Hannover has such amazing picturesque architecture especially around the Old Town area. Hannover is now famous as a host to various exhibitions at national and international level as well as other world-level events.

Airports in Hannover

Hannover Airport

Hannover Airport is an international airport serving Hannover. This airport is located 11 kilometers north of the Hannover city. There are three terminals in this airport which operates for civilian use, while the fourth terminal is dedicated for the German Royal Air Force. As of the year 2018, Hannover Airport catered for more than 6 million passengers. Thirty-six airlines are currently operating in this airport. There is no direct flight available from Kuala Lumpur, so passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur will require to take transit flights to reach Hannover. While you are at the airport, you can explore the shops and take a quick bite at the terminals. Getting to the city from the airport is convenient. You can take the metro line S-Bahn from the basement of Terminal C of the airport for 18 minutes for €3.6 (RM 16.95) or take the 470 bus to Langenhagen Zentrum stop. Alternatively, you can also take a taxi from the terminal exits for a 15-minute journey to the city for €20 (RM 94.15), depending on the traffic condition.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Hannover?

Traveloka is a travel search engine that makes it easy for travelers to find the cheapest flights to Hannover.All you need to do is key in the information in the search box, and the application will recommend the best trip according to your budget. It compares flight prices across some trusted airlines to help you to get the best possible deal. Use Traveloka’s price alert feature to be notified of

When is the Best Time to Fly to Hannover?

Hannover experiences a temperate oceanic climate despite not being in the coastal area. During summer, the weather is warm and abundant with sunshine between May to August. The average temperature in summer is about 23 degrees Celcius but can spike to 38 degrees Celsius on a hot day whereas winters are much damper and cold, averaging around -1-degree centigrade. Coldest day in Hannover can be as low as -24 degrees Celcius. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year, but more prevalent during summer, especially in August. Weather-wise, spring is the best time to visit Hannover with its cool weather and lower chances of raining.

Hannover is known as one of the cities that often hosts national and international exhibitions in the world. Annual festivals are also celebrated in Hannover. One of the famous festivals is Schützenfest Hannover, which is celebrated between late June to early July. This is the largest marksmen funfair in the world where you can watch 12-kilometer Parade of the Marksmen featuring over 12,000 participants worldwide and see the biggest transportable Ferris wheel in the world at 60 meters in height. Oktoberfest Hannover is also famous for being the second largest Oktoberfest in the world which is celebrated for two weeks between late September to early October. There are various other festivals celebrated here such as the Herbstfestival Autumn Festival, Feuer und Flamme Festival, Gartenfestival Garden Festival, Wine Festival and the Gourmet Festival and so on.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Hannover?

Hannover is one of the most visited cities in the world. Many attractions can be found in Hannover.

The Maschsee - The Maschsee is the largest recreational area in Hannover. The 2.4-kilometer long artificial lake was built in 1936 and now often visited for activities like picnic, swimming and boating. You can also stroll around The Maschsee to see old sculptures and historic buildings. If you are visiting in the summer, be sure not to miss the Maschseefes Festival here.

Leine Palace - Leine Palace is located in Hannover's Old Town. This parliament building was originally built in the 17th century as a former royal residence. Leine Palace is located just by the river bank which beautiful illumination of the scenery can be seen during the day and night. You can also visit the New Town Church and Ballhof while you are in this area.

Herrenhausen Gardens - You should not miss visiting Herrenhausen Gardens, the royal botanical garden in Hannover. The garden adopts the concept of British parks, with various plants species to amaze you. The garden is divided into two parks: Berggarten where orchids, cactus and palm trees are, and Grosser Garten with orangery, theatre and fountains. Between May to September, the gardens host annual firework displays and competition.