Travelling from Dubai to Hamburg: what you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Hamburg flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Touch down in Hamburg at Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
Book a direct Dubai to Hamburg flight and you'll be flying for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg three hours behind Dubai.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Dubai to Hamburg with Emirates at 08:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from DXB to HAM is with Emirates at 15:00.
Leave plenty of time to make your Dubai to Hamburg flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Hamburg
Lock in cheap Dubai to Hamburg flights by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Dubai to Hamburg. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Dubai to Hamburg flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Dubai to Hamburg, you can depart from Dubai Airport (DXB). Travel from DXB to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in one continuous trip.
Emirates is a leading airline that offers direct Dubai to Hamburg plane tickets leaving from DXB.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Dubai to Hamburg flights departing from Dubai Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Hamburg, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Split up your Dubai to Hamburg flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and Hamburg include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to Hamburg, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
57% of all departures from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to HAM if you have a late flight from Dubai to Hamburg. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and find adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. After your flight from Dubai to Hamburg, it'll take you approximately 1 hour to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After your flight from Dubai to Hamburg, rest your head at a hotel close to LBC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from your arrival gate, so you can drive off in a flash.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from LBC before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Hamburg. To escape the crowds, go to Hamburg in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your Dubai to Hamburg ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Dubai to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Hamburg:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Hamburg, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.