Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is one hour ahead of Belfast, where Belfast International Airport is located. Hamburg observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your BFS to Hamburg flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from BFS to Hamburg. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours.
Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BFS:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Hamburg
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Hamburg flight is R 983. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,547. 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 BFS to Hamburg if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Belfast International Airport to Hamburg ticket.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BFS to Hamburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience more of Hamburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from BFS to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Once your flight from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Following your BFS to Hamburg flight, unwind at a hotel close to LBC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and set your own course. Reserve a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by reserving your ride from LBC in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Belfast International Airport to Hamburg flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFS to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Belfast International Airport to Hamburg:
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Miniatur Wunderland are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Hamburg must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
