Travelling from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Hamburg's main airport, Hamburg Airport (HAM). Check out the options for catching a flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) departing from this terminal.
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Hamburg and Frankfurt (where Frankfurt Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 102 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from HAM to FRA is the 6am Lufthansa option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 8pm with Lufthansa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Hamburg to FRA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) take off from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa. This top airline operates departures from HAM.
Most passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa between HAM and FRA.
Lufthansa ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 80.97% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
75.01% of flights departing from Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Hamburg to FRA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider booking a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport is R 893. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,342. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Hamburg to FRA, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Frankfurt. July is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Hamburg to FRA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are highlights which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Frankfurt, a visit to Essen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
