Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Hamburg five hours ahead of Detroit.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your DTW to HAM flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and HAM include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
R 7,104 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 13,237. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DTW to HAM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to HAM.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're coming in on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Follow your own route with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and chase adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to the centre of Hamburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Hamburg. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to HAM in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Essen is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.