Flying from Montreal to Hamburg: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Hamburg departing from here.
Touch down at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the major arrival point in Hamburg.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg five hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to make your Montreal to Hamburg flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Hamburg
To find cheap Montreal to Hamburg flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Hamburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is approximately 10 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Hamburg. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Following your flight from Montreal to Hamburg, it'll take you approximately 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the open road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise and begin discovering new places right away.
Generally, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. 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 Montreal to Hamburg. To avoid the crowds, go to Hamburg in January.
Before locking in your Montreal to Hamburg tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Hamburg
After booking your flight from Montreal to Hamburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Essen is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.