Flying from Tokyo to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Tokyo. Check out your options departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg.
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) and Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's major gateways.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Tokyo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Tokyo to Hamburg flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Hamburg
To pick up cheap Tokyo to Hamburg flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it simple to book a Tokyo to Hamburg flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Munich Airport (MUC)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Tokyo Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
77% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda Airport reach their destination on schedule.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Split up your Tokyo to Hamburg flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Tokyo Narita Airport and Hamburg are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Travel at your own speed with a Hamburg International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and see more of Hamburg and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
The centre of Hamburg is around 56 kilometres from Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC). After your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near LBC. Kick back after your Tokyo to Hamburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Pick up a Hamburg Lubeck Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own set of wheels. Enterprise is just moments from arrivals, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from LBC ahead of time so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Hamburg
March is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Hamburg, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Hamburg based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Hamburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Tokyo 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 stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Around 306 kilometres southwest of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.