Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)
Hamburg, DE 🇩🇪 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
EDDH
IATA
HAM
Elevation
53 ft
Region
DE-HH
Local Time
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GPS Code: EDDH
Local Code: Not available
Location: 53.630402° N, 9.98823° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (EDDH (HAM)) generally receives positive reviews, with a strong emphasis on its modern facilities and efficient operations. The airport was recently recognized as the "Best Airport of Europe" in its category for 2025, highlighting its commitment to passenger comfort, digitalization, and sustainability. While many travelers report a smooth experience, some common complaints persist, particularly regarding peak-time congestion.
What Travelers Love
- Overall Satisfaction & Modernization: Hamburg Airport has been lauded as the "Best Airport of Europe" (10-25 million passenger category) in 2025, reflecting strong positive sentiment and significant investments in enhancing the passenger experience through its HAMUpgrade program.
- Efficient Security & Digital Services: The airport's Slot & Fly reservation system and new CT technology contribute to quick security processing, with over 80% of travelers passing through in under ten minutes.
- Cleanliness & Facilities: Hamburg Airport holds a 4-Star Airport certification for its facilities, terminal comfort, and cleanliness. Travelers often describe the terminals as spacious, clean, and well-signposted, with good shopping and dining options, especially in the Airport Plaza.
- Excellent Transportation Connections: The S1 S-Bahn train line provides a fast and direct link to Hamburg's main train station (Hauptbahnhof), with frequent services from stations located directly beneath the terminals. Private transfer services also receive high praise for comfort and reliability.
Common Complaints
- Security & Baggage Wait Times (Peak Hours): While generally efficient, security processing and baggage handling can experience slowdowns during peak times, leading to queues of 30-40 minutes for security and longer-than-average waits for luggage.
- Terminal Congestion & Cleanliness (Isolated Incidents): Some travelers have noted that parts of the airport, particularly during busy periods or on international flights, can feel cramped. There have also been isolated reports of dirty cafe areas.
- Public Transport Clarity: While generally good, public transportation, specifically the S-Bahn, can sometimes be confusing for new travelers due to aspects like splitting trains or occasional construction delays.
Overall, Hamburg Airport is widely regarded as a well-managed and comfortable airport, continually investing in improvements for its passengers. While peak travel periods can present challenges in terms of wait times and congestion, the implementation of digital solutions and ongoing upgrades aim to maintain a high level of traveler satisfaction.
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Airport Routes
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) offers 226 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Eurowings, Lufthansa, Mercury Air Cargo and others. Popular destinations from Hamburg include Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan), Stockholm-Arlanda, Zurich (Kloten), Munich Int'l and Heraklion Int'l, Nikos Kazantzakis.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan) (PMI) 7
- Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) 6
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 6
- Munich Int'l (MUC) 5
- Heraklion Int'l, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) 5
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Int'l (SAW) 5
- Rhodes Int'l, Diagoras (RHO) 4
- Malpensa Int'l (MXP) 4
- Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) 4
- Frankfurt Int'l (FRA) 4
- Jerez (XRY) 4
- Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l (CFU) 4
Newly Discovered
- Frankfurt Int'l (FRA) new
- Brussels (BRU) new
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) new
- Istanbul Airport (IST) new
- Gran Canaria Int'l (LPA) new
- El Matorral (FUE) new
- Copenhagen (CPH) new
- Madeira Int'l (Funchal) (FNC) new
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) new
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) new
- General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) new
- Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eurowings
EWG
/ EW
|
59 | 858 | 59 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
2 | 444 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Mercury Air Cargo
MEC
/ 4X
|
39 | 295 | 39 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Condor
CFG
/ DE
|
10 | 220 | 10 | Jan 31, 2026 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
/ KL
|
1 | 151 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Braathens Regional Airways
BRX
/ TF
|
2 | 133 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Air France
AFR
/ AF
|
1 | 128 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Marabu
MBU
/ DI
|
13 | 110 | 13 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
2 | 107 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Portugalia
PGA
/ NI
|
1 | 83 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05/23 |
10663 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
15/33 |
12028 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LANGEN INFORMATION | 125.1 MHz |
| ATIS | Hamburg ATIS | 124.325 MHz |
| DIR | DIRECTOR | 118.2 MHz |
| GND | Hamburg Ground / Rollkontrolle | 121.805 MHz |
| RDR | BREMEN RADAR | 134.25 MHz |
| RMP | Hamburg Apron / Vorfeld | 121.705 MHz |
| TWR | Hamburg Tower / Turm | 121.28 MHz |
| TWR | Hahn Tower / Turm | 126.855 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official taxi ranks are located directly in front of Terminals 1 and 2. Taxis are available 24/7. The journey to Hamburg's city center typically takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Fares are metered, and most taxis accept credit cards.
Rental Cars
The Car Rental Centre is situated in Terminal 2 on Level 0. Major international companies such as Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Enterprise have desks here. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance for better rates and availability. Pick-up and drop-off are usually in the adjacent P5 parking garage.
Public Transportation
The S-Bahn (suburban train) line S1 offers a direct and fast connection to the city. The station, 'Hamburg Airport (Flughafen)', is located directly underneath the Airport Plaza between the terminals. Trains depart every 10 minutes, and the journey to the central station (Hauptbahnhof) takes approximately 25 minutes. Various bus lines also serve the airport, connecting to nearby neighborhoods.
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