Flying from Paris to Hamburg: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Hamburg, there's a range of airports to depart from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main terminals.
When landing in Hamburg, Hamburg International Airport (HAM) and Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) are the major entry points.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Hamburg flight.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Hamburg is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM). You can choose from 34 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to HAM is the 07:30 Air France service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 21:00 with Eurowings.
To ensure you catch your Paris to Hamburg flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Hamburg
Get cheap Paris to Hamburg flights by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Paris to Hamburg. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Hamburg. From CDG, you can land directly at Hamburg International Airport (HAM).
Air France is a popular airline that offers direct Paris to Hamburg plane tickets leaving from CDG.
We make it a breeze to book a Paris to Hamburg flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Hamburg, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Hamburg flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Hamburg are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Hamburg, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Choosing a ticket from Paris to Hamburg with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), here's where you can detour to on the way to Hamburg:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Gdansk Airport (GDN)
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Hamburg flight without having to rush. These hotels near Paris Beauvais Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Hamburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Pick up a Hamburg International Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is about 56 kilometres from Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC). Once your flight from Paris to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to LBC. Tuck yourself in after your Paris to Hamburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Hamburg Lubeck Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise and get your trip rolling right away.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from LBC before your arrival. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Hamburg
September is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Hamburg. To escape the crowds, go to Hamburg in March.
Before locking in your Paris to Hamburg tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Paris to Hamburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Hamburg, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are must-visits when exploring Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Essen, roughly 306 kilometres southwest of Hamburg. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are among its highlights.
