Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Hamburg is one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
To avoid missing your KEF to Hamburg flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg tickets are available for booking. Hamburg Airport (HAM) will be where your journey ends.
Be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair. This airline has direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from KEF to Hamburg. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 50 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near KEF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
66.96% of flights taking off from Keflavik International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Hamburg
66 € is currently the best price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg flight. Return plane tickets start from 135 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book four months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KEF to Hamburg.
The best month for scoring cheap Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hamburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week before your flight from KEF to Hamburg can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Once your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your KEF to Hamburg flight, settle in at a hotel close to LBC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Line up some great tunes and hit the open road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise and set off on your adventure right away.
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book a Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from KEF to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Hamburg, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures 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 its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions 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 journey is complete without seeing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.