Travelling from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Hamburg. Check out your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when organising your flight from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Hamburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Hamburg to CLT. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to CLT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Hamburg to CLT flight? Relax in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CLT and hit the pillow fast:
Travel at your own speed with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and venture far and wide through Charlotte and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
The centre of Charlotte is around 10 kilometres from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 4 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is RM1,499. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,377. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to CLT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Discover the best deal on a flight from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
February is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Charlotte based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Hamburg to CLT plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Charlotte
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Charlotte:
Your Charlotte visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Charlotte, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Raleigh to tick off its leading attractions. From North Carolina Museum of Art to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Durham is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
