Travelling from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg.
Your flight from New York to HAM won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to HAM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Hamburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport, browse these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can arrive at EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to HAM flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Hamburg Airport flight:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Hamburg Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near HAM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car to explore Hamburg and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Hamburg Airport flight.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
The centre of Hamburg is around 10 kilometres from Hamburg Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Currently, 165 € 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 336 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to HAM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable New York to Hamburg Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport (HAM). June is the peak month for travel to Hamburg. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
When booking your New York to HAM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Hamburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
After booking your flight from New York to Hamburg Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are attractions you won't want to skip in Hamburg.
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 leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Dortmund is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without seeing Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum.
