Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is one hour ahead of Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located. Hamburg runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your EMA to Hamburg flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from EMA to Hamburg. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
EMA is around 18 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near EMA. Whether you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
75.1% of flights taking off from East Midlands Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Hamburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Hamburg flight is 41 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 94 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from EMA to Hamburg if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for an East Midlands Airport to Hamburg ticket.
There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from EMA to Hamburg.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from East Midlands Airport to Hamburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Grab a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead of your flight from EMA to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from East Midlands Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 1 hour to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near LBC. Settle in and get cosy after your EMA to Hamburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Crank up the music and hit the open road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise and drive off without missing a beat.
Generally, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Hamburg offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your East Midlands Airport to Hamburg plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Hamburg:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another corner of Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are highlights.