Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GLA to HAM flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and HAM:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Right now, R 787 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,718. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from GLA to HAM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GLA to HAM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights that take off from Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car to explore Hamburg and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Hamburg. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you want to visit Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to HAM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.