Travelling from Warsaw to Hamburg: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Warsaw to Hamburg. Explore your options for departing Warsaw from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO).
Touch down in Hamburg at Hamburg International Airport (HAM) or Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC).
The average duration of a direct Warsaw to Hamburg flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Warsaw.
The most popular route for flights from Warsaw to Hamburg is from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM). Choose from 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from WAW to HAM is the 09:05 LOT - Polish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 20:35 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
To ensure you board your Warsaw to Hamburg flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Hamburg
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Flying from Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to Hamburg leaving from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Begin your trip at WAW and touch down at Hamburg International Airport (HAM).
Secure your Warsaw to Hamburg plane tickets with LOT - Polish Airlines. This airline is a top pick for direct flights from WAW.
Located around 6 kilometers from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Warsaw to Hamburg? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
Warsaw Chopin Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from WAW land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
You can reserve a ticket from Warsaw to Hamburg out of Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) with a stopover. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a popular connection point.
From the centre of Warsaw, RDO is around 88 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Warsaw to Hamburg flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Warsaw-Radom Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 97% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, RDO is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometers away.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Explore without limits with a Hamburg International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and chase adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Hamburg International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
As soon as your flight from Warsaw to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 56 kilometers from Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Warsaw to Hamburg:
Find the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Hamburg Lubeck Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise and begin discovering new places right away.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from LBC in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Hamburg
March is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to Hamburg, while September is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Hamburg based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Warsaw to Hamburg ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Hamburg in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
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 once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Hamburg must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometers to the southeast, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Around 306 kilometers southwest of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.