Travelling from Seoul to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Seoul. Explore your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when booking your flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Hamburg is eight hours behind Seoul. Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to HAM, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to HAM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Have an early flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Incheon International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive on time at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
From the centre of Seoul, GMP is roughly 16 kilometres away. When working out how to get there, check whether public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to HAM flight:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.94%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HAM and fast-forward to bedtime:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Seoul to Hamburg Airport flight.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
The centre of Hamburg is roughly 10 kilometres from Hamburg Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Hamburg Airport is 214 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 528 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Seoul to HAM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Seoul to Hamburg Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport (HAM). June is when most people visit Hamburg. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
Before locking in your Seoul to HAM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Hamburg Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Hamburg Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are attractions you won't want to skip in Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just 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, Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Germany, head for Dortmund, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum are highlights.