Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg is one hour behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located. Hamburg runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CPT to Hamburg flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CPT to Hamburg with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
To get to CPT from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a hotel near CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hamburg
Rs64,197 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs174,893. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CPT to Hamburg if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg ticket.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CPT to Hamburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car to explore Hamburg and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CPT to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LBC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your CPT to Hamburg flight:
Why run on someone else's schedule? Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from LBC ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before you book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CPT to Hamburg around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hamburg
After booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are major attractions which should be on every Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Essen, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among the biggest draws.
