Travelling from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York. Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to HAM.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to HAM departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Hamburg Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and HAM include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to HAM flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to Hamburg Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you have a late flight from New York to Hamburg Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Hamburg Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Central Hamburg is around 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
At the moment, 200 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Hamburg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 473 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from New York to HAM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Hamburg. September is when most people book flights from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a New York to HAM plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Hamburg Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Hamburg must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Dortmund is another standout destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Hamburg. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Natural History, Deutsches Fußballmuseum and Hohensyburg Castle.