Travelling from Los Angeles to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg.
Touch down at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the major arrival point in Hamburg.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Los Angeles to Hamburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Hamburg
To find cheap Los Angeles to Hamburg flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book a Los Angeles to Hamburg flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LAX is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is around 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Once your flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise and set off on your adventure right away.
Generally, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg. June is the most popular month to travel to Hamburg. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to Hamburg ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Hamburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights which should be on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another well-known 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.