Hamburg flights - Cheap flights to Hamburg

Located along the banks of the Elbe River, Hamburg is a place where you can indulge in mouth-watering seafood dishes, take a night-time stroll through the historic warehouse district and party like a rock star in the red light-district. With numerous flights to Hamburg available, it's easy to plan a whirlwind German holiday. Visit the ebookers website to find an international or domestic air ticket that fits your budget.

Hamburg Airport Information

Hamburg Airport is located in the Fuhlsbuttel Quarter, approximately 5 miles north of the centre of Hamburg. It's the fifth-busiest airport in Germany and serves over 12 million passengers each year. Several airlines offer flights to and from Hamburg, including Air France, Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air and China Eastern Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

When you arrive at Hamburg Airport, you'll find numerous ground transportation options. Taxicabs line up outside the arrivals area of the terminals. Cabs operate using metered rates. Bus stops are located in front of the terminals, and bus routes 26, 606, 292 and 274 run from the airport into Hamburg. You can also take the Suburban Rail Network (S-Bahn) from the airport to Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station. If you want your own transportation, you can reserve a rental car using the ebookers website. Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Terstappen have locations at the airport.

Weather in Hamburg

The weather in Hamburg is mild. During the summer months, the average temperatures range from 15° to 17°C. If you visit during the summer, you should pack lightweight clothes that you can layer, and a jacket. Summer temperatures can reach as high as 22°C and dip as low as 10°C. During the winter months, average temperatures hover between 1°C and 2°C. If you're planning a winter holiday, pack warm clothes and a thick coat. It's cold outside, but the city only gets snow once or twice per year.

Highlights and Attractions

You'll get a good view of the city from the tower at Hauptkirche St. Michaelis, one of the country's amazing Baroque churches. While you're at the church, visit the crypt. It's one of the largest crypts in Europe and the final resting place for composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. If you're a Beatles fan, visit Beatlesmania Hamburg and Beatles Square in the St. Pauli district. In Beatles Square, there's a monument dedicated to the Fab Four in the place they sang ‘Love Me Do’, in 1962. If you're looking for authentic German cuisine, visit Das Weisse Haus. The restaurant, located in an old fisherman's cottage, serves Aalsuppe, Labskaus and Stubenkuchen. Head to the Hamburg Harbour if you're looking for seafood. The harbour is lined with restaurants and shops. Other local attractions include BallinStadt Port of Dreams, the St. Nikolai Memorial and the International Maritime Museum.

Planning a Trip to Hamburg

With good food, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of attractions to explore, it's easy to see why people holiday in Hamburg. When you're ready to plan your trip, visit the ebookers website to find flights to Hamburg, hotel accommodation and more.