Travelling from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Bucharest to Hamburg Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Hamburg is one hour behind Bucharest. Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). There are 2 direct services every week. Wizz Air Malta operates a 5am departure between OTP and HAM.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to HAM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can book a direct flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Wizz Air Malta is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport taking off from OTP.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from OTP to HAM.
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
About Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider booking a hotel near HAM if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Bucharest to Hamburg Airport flight.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
From Hamburg Airport, central Hamburg is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
P1,886 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport. Return flights start at P3,773. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport (HAM). June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in January.
Before locking in your Bucharest to HAM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Hamburg Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Hamburg when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Miniatur Wunderland followed by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometers southeast of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 290 kilometers southwest of Hamburg, Dortmund is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum.
