Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 39 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with KLM is the earliest flight available. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
Your AMS to HAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Hamburg (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is KLM.
With 69.0% of services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to HAM flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and HAM:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Right now, 76 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 148 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AMS to HAM, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, data shows 67.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AMS:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Grab a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to central Hamburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Hamburg based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to HAM in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.