Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg one hour behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 27 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, take the 06:35 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 17:10 with Finnair.
Your HEL to HAM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Hamburg (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to HAM flights, with 66.23% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HEL and HAM include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Right now, 69 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 163 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HEL to HAM, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to HAM is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that depart Helsinki-Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near HAM:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car to explore Hamburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Hamburg based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to HAM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Germany, head for Essen, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.