Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Hamburg and Frankfurt are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 243 Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:00 with Lufthansa.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HAM to FRA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa.
With a reliable 80.97% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for HAM to FRA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HAM and FRA:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, R 1,005 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,344. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HAM to FRA.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HAM to FRA.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HAM:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel close to FRA if you have a late Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HAM to FRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
