Travelling from Seattle to Hamburg: what you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Hamburg flying out of Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE).
When planning your arrival in Hamburg, Hamburg International Airport (HAM) and Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you don't miss your Seattle to Hamburg flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Hamburg
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seattle to Hamburg flights if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Seattle to Hamburg flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kms (12 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Hamburg, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Grab a Hamburg International Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Hamburg International Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from the centre of Hamburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seattle to Hamburg, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to LBC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Seattle to Hamburg:
Grab a Hamburg Lubeck Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Enterprise is just moments from arrivals, so you can hit the road without delay.
Get your preferred vehicle, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from LBC ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle to Hamburg. September is the most popular month for a trip to Hamburg. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Seattle to Hamburg ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Hamburg, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are top sights which should be on any good Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey about 257 kms (160 miles) southeast to Berlin to tick off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 306 kms (190 miles) southwest of Hamburg, Essen is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
