Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is ten hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SYD to Hamburg flight.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Whether you'd like to explore a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find flight tickets from SYD to Hamburg with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular stop to make.
SYD is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SYD:
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hamburg
Rs114,374 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs288,454. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SYD to Hamburg if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and find adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SYD to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is about 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Following your SYD to Hamburg flight, unwind at a hotel close to LBC. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Book your wheels here with Enterprise.
Get your preferred vehicle, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from LBC before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Plan your trip to Hamburg in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hamburg, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Miniatur Wunderland are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, consider Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are key reasons to visit.