Flying from Belfast to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Belfast. Check out your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when planning your flight from Belfast to Hamburg.
Touch down at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the primary hub in Hamburg.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Belfast to Hamburg. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can travel to Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before organising your cheap flight from Belfast to Hamburg, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Belfast to Hamburg leaving from Belfast International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Hamburg, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Belfast to Hamburg, here's where you can stop when departing from Belfast International Airport:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 22 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 12 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Belfast to Hamburg? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) to central Hamburg is approximately 80 kilometres. It takes around 59 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Belfast to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near LBC instead:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The centre of Hamburg is about 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport (HAM). As soon as your flight from Belfast to Hamburg has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 29 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HAM. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Belfast to Hamburg:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Hamburg
At the moment, ج.م. 3,155 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Hamburg. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,072. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Belfast to Hamburg, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Belfast to Hamburg is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Hamburg
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Belfast to Hamburg. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Hamburg in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Belfast to Hamburg in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hamburg right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Belfast to Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
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