Traveling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Barcelona and Hamburg are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from BCN to HAM start from 06:35 — the first with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Eurowings. Overall, you can choose from 106 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to HAM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Eurowings has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Hamburg — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Most travelers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to HAM flights. A reliable 87.21% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BCN and HAM include:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
AED 135 is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 282. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to HAM.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Reserve a hotel near HAM if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from central Hamburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Hamburg. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to HAM around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometers south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometers south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favorite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.