Flying from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport (KTW): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport (KTW). Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the two main airports in Hamburg.
Hamburg and Katowice (where Katowice International Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to KTW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Hamburg to KTW with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HAM and KTW include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kms (7 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
You can get to LBC from central Hamburg in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to KTW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Reserve a hotel close to KTW if you're catching a late flight from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Katowice International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent to explore Katowice and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Hamburg to Katowice International Airport flight.
Getting from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to central Katowice
The centre of Katowice is about 15 miles from Katowice International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Right now, £40 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £115. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Hamburg to KTW if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Hamburg to Katowice International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Hamburg to KTW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Katowice. August is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport (KTW), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Hamburg to KTW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Katowice, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Katowice
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Katowice International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Katowice:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Nikiszowiec, Cathedral of Christ the King and District of Culture (Strefa Kultury) are attractions you won't want to skip in Katowice.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is just one of the many places in Poland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Katowice. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Lodz is another standout destination in Poland and is around 145 kms (90 miles) north of Katowice. No trip is complete without experiencing Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.