Travelling from Hamburg to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Many great adventures start from Hamburg's main airport, Hamburg International Airport (HAM). Explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt departing from this base.
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the chief entry point to Frankfurt.
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Hamburg to Frankfurt flight.
Hamburg and Frankfurt are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The busiest route for flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt is Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). There are 110 services connecting these two airports every week.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Hamburg to Frankfurt flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt
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The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt, you can leave from Hamburg International Airport (HAM). Travel from HAM to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) without any stops.
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Hamburg to Frankfurt plane tickets with departures from HAM, including:
Located around 10 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Hamburg International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Hamburg International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
You can get to LBC from central Hamburg in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt, unwind in one of these hotels close to Hamburg Lubeck Airport:
Hamburg Lubeck Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Frankfurt flight.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Settle in and get cosy after your Hamburg to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Hahn Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN will save you money.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
March is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt, while September is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Hamburg to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.