Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Hamburg (HAMB)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Hamburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £71. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Hamburg flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Madrid to Hamburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Madrid to Hamburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£71
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Hamburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Hamburg: Hamburg International and Hamburg Lubeck.
The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Hamburg is £71. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Hamburg.
Iberia, Vueling Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Madrid to Hamburg.
As of March 2026, there are 110 flights per week flying from Madrid to Hamburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Hamburg is usually April.
If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near Hamburg is Hamburg International – which is 5.7 miles away from the centre of Hamburg. We've found flights into this airport from £71.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Hamburg on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Hamburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Hamburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in Hamburg, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -2°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Ryanair and Vueling Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Hamburg.

Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.

  • Hamburg and Madrid (where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located) are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • The most popular route is from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM). You can choose from 16 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAD to HAM is the 08:40 Iberia service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:50 with Iberia.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your MAD to Hamburg flight.

  • Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg ticket. Start your journey at MAD and touch down at Hamburg Airport (HAM).

  • Book your favourite seat with Iberia. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from MAD to Hamburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The journey from central Madrid to MAD takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:

  • Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg flight is £36. The cheapest price for a return flight is £71. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MAD to Hamburg.

  • The best month for finding cheap Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MAD to Hamburg.

  • Find an affordable flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Hamburg

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) to the centre of Hamburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 7 miles away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MAD to Hamburg.

Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)

  • Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 50 miles from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LBC. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAD to Hamburg flight:

  • Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise and begin discovering new places right away.

  • Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from LBC ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.

Best time to go to Hamburg

  • Visit Hamburg during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • When booking your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Hamburg

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hamburg right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Hamburg:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Hamburg itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've visited Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel around 160 miles south-east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Essen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 190 miles south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.

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