Hamburg Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is the main air gateway for Hamburg, Germany, and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival and departure point for both domestic and international travel. Known by the codes HAM and EDDH, it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, making onward reservations, or planning early departures and late arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 53 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for straightforward access to the city and the wider northern Germany region.
About Hamburg Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is the main air gateway for Hamburg, Germany, and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival and departure point for both domestic and international travel. Known by the codes HAM and EDDH, it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, making onward reservations, or planning early departures and late arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 53 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for straightforward access to the city and the wider northern Germany region.
Overview
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is the main air gateway for Hamburg, Germany, and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival and departure point for both domestic and international travel. Known by the codes HAM and EDDH, it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight schedules, making onward reservations, or planning early departures and late arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 53 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for straightforward access to the city and the wider northern Germany region.
Key facts
- Official name: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
- Airport codes: HAM (IATA) and EDDH (ICAO)
- Airport type: large airport serving Hamburg, Germany
- Runway 05/23: 10,663 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 15/33: 12,028 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Official website: https://www.hamburg-airport.de/en/
What travellers should know
For visitors, the most practical details are the airport’s size, operating setup, and official information source. Its two long, lighted asphalt runways, 05/23 and 15/33, support a steady flow of traffic and reliable operations, which is reassuring whether you are flying on a short European route or connecting onward after a longer journey. Before traveling, it is worth checking the official airport website for terminal guidance, live updates, and passenger services, especially if you need current transport, parking, or flight information. Using local time in Berlin for all plans will also help avoid small but costly timing mistakes.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Hamburg 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.
9 common questions
- Hamburg Airport is located in Hamburg, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 53.630°, 10.010°.
- Its IATA code is HAM and its ICAO code is EDDH.
- Hamburg Airport serves Hamburg, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Hamburg 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.
- Hamburg Airport sits at latitude 53.630° and longitude 10.010°. 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 HAM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HAM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HAM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1-3 Flughafenstr., Hamburg, 22335, Germany, the phone number is +49 40 50750, the official website is http://www.airport.de/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.