Flying from Seattle to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to HAM, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Seattle to HAM that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SEA and HAM include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Hamburg Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to Hamburg Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
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. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
185 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Hamburg Airport. Return flights start at 510 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to HAM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Hamburg Airport (HAM). September is the most popular month to visit Hamburg. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
Lock in a Seattle to HAM plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Hamburg Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Hamburg Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Hamburg when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Miniatur Wunderland followed by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Dortmund is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 290 kilometres southwest of Hamburg. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Natural History, Deutsches Fußballmuseum and Hohensyburg Castle.