Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is 12 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. Hamburg observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your AKL to Hamburg flight.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Finding a flight ticket from AKL to Hamburg with a stopover is easy. Whether you're eager to cut down on travel expenses or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop is Dubai Airport (DXB).
Travelling from central Auckland to AKL takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Hamburg, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hamburg
$978 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Hamburg flight. A return flight ticket starts from $1,849. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from AKL to Hamburg, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Auckland Airport to Hamburg ticket.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Auckland Airport to Hamburg by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Hamburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and venture far and wide through Hamburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance of your flight from AKL to Hamburg can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is about 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Once your flight from Auckland Airport to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your AKL to Hamburg flight, unwind at a hotel close to LBC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise and set off on your adventure right away.
Save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from LBC a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from Auckland Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Auckland Airport to Hamburg flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from AKL to Hamburg around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Auckland Airport to Hamburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are key reasons to visit.
