Flying from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when organising your flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Hop on a direct Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Hamburg. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with KLM at 6:45pm. Choose the first HAM to AMS departure operated by KLM at 6:10am if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Hamburg to AMS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Reach your destination without the detour from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Direct flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) can be booked from here.
When departing from HAM, you can take a direct flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with KLM from HAM to AMS.
With 68.75% of its services landing as planned, KLM is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central Hamburg. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to AMS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near AMS and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is about 8 miles from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is £44. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £100. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Hamburg to AMS by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is the peak month for travel to Amsterdam. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Lock in a Hamburg to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are attractions you won't want to skip in Amsterdam.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of the Netherlands. Travel about 113 kms (70 miles) south-east to Eindhoven to check off its leading attractions. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-east of Amsterdam, Groningen is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.