Travelling from Beijing to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the primary arrival point in Hamburg.
Hamburg is seven hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Beijing to Hamburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Hamburg
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Beijing to Hamburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Beijing to Hamburg.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Beijing to Hamburg flights.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Beijing to Hamburg flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your Beijing to Hamburg flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Daxing International Airport and Hamburg include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Hamburg:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Hamburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
As soon as your flight from Beijing to Hamburg has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Why work around someone else's schedule? Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Reserve your wheels here with Enterprise.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from LBC ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Hamburg. June is the most popular month for a trip to Hamburg. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
When booking your Beijing to Hamburg tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Hamburg, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.