Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Hamburg is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 38 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 04:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Your IST to HAM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Hamburg (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport offered by this airline.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and HAM include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
₹ 7,446 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 17,008. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from IST to HAM by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near HAM:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and chase adventure across Hamburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport to the centre of Hamburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hamburg Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to HAM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best 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 highlights.