Travelling from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know
Hamburg is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Hamburg.
The most popular route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), with 30 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from HAM to IST is the 6:25am Turkish Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:05pm with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to IST, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Take the express route from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Direct flights from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline offers services from HAM.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between HAM and IST.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Hamburg to IST departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
HAM is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Hamburg to IST flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul is about 32 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, $84 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $234. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Hamburg to IST, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Hamburg to IST.
Find an affordable flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
February is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to IST plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
Adapazarı is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.
