Flying from Toronto to Hamburg: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Hamburg, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the primary arrival point in Hamburg.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Hamburg flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Hamburg
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Toronto to Hamburg flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Hamburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Hamburg? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Hamburg flight:
Flights that depart from YKF reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead of your Toronto to Hamburg flight.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is located around 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). As soon as your flight from Toronto to Hamburg has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Why work around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Usually, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
January is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Hamburg, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Hamburg based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Toronto to Hamburg tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Hamburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Hamburg, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Hamburg must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.