Travelling from Seattle to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Hamburg.
When it comes to landing in Hamburg, Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the primary gateways.
Hamburg is eight hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you board your Seattle to Hamburg flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Hamburg
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Seattle to Hamburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Seattle to Hamburg flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
SEA is around 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SEA.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometers from the centre of Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is around 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). As soon as your flight from Seattle to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Seattle to Hamburg:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and steer your own course. Book your wheels here with Enterprise.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from LBC once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle to Hamburg. June is the busiest month to travel to Hamburg. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Seattle to Hamburg ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Hamburg, browse our selection of hotels including:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Hamburg itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without seeing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
