Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SOU to HAM flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOU and HAM include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Currently, 90 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 201 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SOU to HAM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SOU to HAM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of all flights leaving Southampton Airport, 55.7% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SOU:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Grab a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Hamburg in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SOU to HAM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
