Flying from Tokyo to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's major entry points.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg eight hours behind Tokyo.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Tokyo to Hamburg flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Hamburg
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Tokyo to Hamburg flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 15 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, data shows 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Split up your Tokyo to Hamburg flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and Hamburg include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near HAM if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to 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.
Reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
After your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is approximately 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, unwind at a hotel near LBC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from baggage claim, so you can drive off in a flash.
Generally, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Lock in your ride from LBC as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg. June is the busiest month to travel to Hamburg. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a Tokyo to Hamburg ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Hamburg in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Hamburg, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are must-visits when exploring Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are the start of reasons to visit.