Flying from Seoul to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Seoul. Explore your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when organising your flight from Seoul to Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's primary gateways.
Hamburg is eight hours behind Seoul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Seoul to Hamburg flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Hamburg
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Seoul to Hamburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Seoul to Hamburg is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it a cinch to find a Seoul to Hamburg flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is roughly 48 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Seoul to Hamburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Incheon International Airport:
54.5% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
GMP is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Plan ahead to find the best way to get to the terminal.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Seoul to Hamburg, unwind in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance of your Seoul to Hamburg flight.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
After your flight from Seoul to Hamburg has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is approximately 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place 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 Seoul to Hamburg:
Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and unlock more experiences with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from baggage claim, so you can drive off in a flash.
In general, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
June is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Hamburg. To skip the crowds, go to Hamburg in January.
Before locking in your Seoul to Hamburg tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Hamburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Hamburg, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.