Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes. Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Hamburg 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport start at 04:00 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is the 22:05 option with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 38 weekly services from IST to HAM.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Hamburg (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and HAM are:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from IST to HAM, check if you need a visa to enter Germany. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport is 83 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 173 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to HAM.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from IST to HAM. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to the centre of Hamburg is around 29 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Hamburg. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport for August if you want to visit Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to HAM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Once you've locked in your flights from IST to HAM, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Hamburg. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Complete your Hamburg trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Hamburg Airport, explore our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Hamburg stay.
