Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Munich and Hamburg share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 96 Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 06:40 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Lufthansa.
Your MUC to HAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport, so getting to Hamburg (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is a leader in on-time performance for MUC to HAM flights, with 86.25% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and HAM:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Cologne Airport
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Munich Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Munich Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
If you're landing on a late Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Follow your own route with a Hamburg International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and chase adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Hamburg. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Munich Airport to Hamburg International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to HAM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometers south-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Essen is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometers south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without experiencing PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.