Flying from Beijing to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when searching for a flight from Beijing to Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's primary gateways.
Hamburg is seven hours behind Beijing and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Beijing to Hamburg flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Hamburg
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Beijing to Hamburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Beijing to Hamburg.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Beijing to Hamburg flights.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Beijing to Hamburg flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Hamburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Hamburg flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Daxing International Airport and Hamburg:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach PKX from the centre of Beijing in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Hamburg, unwind in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 89%.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Hamburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
After your flight from Beijing to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Beijing to Hamburg, unwind at a hotel near LBC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from LBC ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Hamburg. June is the most popular month for a trip to Hamburg. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
When booking your Beijing to Hamburg tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Hamburg, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.