Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg: what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg taking off from here.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Hamburg, Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the primary gateways.
Hamburg is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg
To pick up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Hit the road running 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 ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is around 56 kilometres from central Hamburg. After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg, it'll take you approximately 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg:
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise and get your trip rolling right away.
In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Secure your ride from LBC once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg. June is the most popular month to travel to Hamburg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hamburg, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are leading attractions which should feature on every Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another favourite 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.