Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAD to HAM flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Hamburg (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a breeze with Iberia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to HAM flights. A reliable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAD and HAM:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights leaving from Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Reserve a hotel near HAM if you're on a late Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Hamburg International Airport rental car and explore Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Hamburg International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Hamburg International Airport for August if you want to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to HAM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.