Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg taking off from here.
Disembark at Hamburg's primary gateway, Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Hamburg five hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg flight.
Getting away during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg
To pick up cheap Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
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 usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel near HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and find adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg flight.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
The centre of Hamburg is approximately 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). As soon as your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise and start exploring right away.
Generally, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC the moment you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg. June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Hamburg, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are must-do's during your Hamburg adventure.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering 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 the biggest draws.