Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg is 3 hours.
Madrid (the location of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport) and Hamburg follow the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). You can choose from 15 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to HAM is the 08:40 Iberia option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:50 with Iberia.
Leave enough time to make your MAD to Hamburg flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You can book a direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg ticket. Start your trip at MAD and arrive at Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Check out the deals with Iberia. This carrier operates direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MAD to Hamburg. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Madrid to MAD takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
77% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg
RM215 is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg flight. A return plane ticket starts at RM428. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MAD to Hamburg. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Landing cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across every month and walk away with an incredible deal.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from MAD to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is around 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Step off your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg and then keep an eye out for any airport signs that'll help you reach the city centre.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LBC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAD to Hamburg flight:
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from LBC ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
September is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg. To skip the crowds, head to Hamburg in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
After booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
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 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Essen is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres southwest of Hamburg. No trip is complete without visiting PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.