Hannover Airport
Hannover Airport, identified by the codes HAJ and EDDV, is the main air gateway for Hannover in northern Germany and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 183 feet (56 m), it serves both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider Lower Saxony region. For travellers, that means an airport with the scale and infrastructure to handle a broad mix of scheduled, charter, and seasonal traffic while still feeling closely tied to the city it serves.
About Hannover Airport
Hannover Airport, identified by the codes HAJ and EDDV, is the main air gateway for Hannover in northern Germany and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 183 feet (56 m), it serves both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider Lower Saxony region. For travellers, that means an airport with the scale and infrastructure to handle a broad mix of scheduled, charter, and seasonal traffic while still feeling closely tied to the city it serves.
Overview
Hannover Airport, identified by the codes HAJ and EDDV, is the main air gateway for Hannover in northern Germany and is classified as a large airport. Sitting at an elevation of 183 feet (56 m), it serves both local residents and visitors heading into the city and the wider Lower Saxony region. For travellers, that means an airport with the scale and infrastructure to handle a broad mix of scheduled, charter, and seasonal traffic while still feeling closely tied to the city it serves.
What travellers should know
- Hannover Airport serves Hannover, Germany, and operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, so flight times and local connections follow Central European time conventions.
- The airport has three runways, including two long lighted concrete runways that support regular commercial operations in a wide range of conditions.
- Its longest runway, 09L/27R, measures 12,434 feet, giving the airport strong operational capacity for larger aircraft and longer-haul services.
- The additional runways, 09R/27L at 7,677 feet and 09C/27C at 2,548 feet, help manage traffic efficiently across different aircraft types.
- Official passenger information, airport updates, and practical planning tools are available at www.hannover-airport.de.
Why it matters for your trip
For passengers, the most useful thing about Hannover Airport is its balance of scale and practicality. As a large airport with multiple runways, it is built for dependable operations and smooth handling of varied air traffic, which can be reassuring when planning connections or travelling during busy periods. Knowing the airport codes HAJ and EDDV can also help when checking bookings, tracking flights, or confirming airport details before departure.
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FAQ
Hannover Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Hannover Airport is located in Hanover, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 52.460°, 9.690°.
- Its IATA code is HAJ and its ICAO code is EDDV.
- Hannover Airport serves Hanover, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Hannover Airport operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Hannover Airport sits at latitude 52.460° and longitude 9.690°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HAJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HAJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HAJ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.