# Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)

> Hamburg, DE · 8.5 km (5.3 mi) north of central Hamburg

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## Facts

- **IATA**: HAM
- **ICAO**: EDDH
- **Timezone**: Europe/Berlin
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 2
- **Passengers**: 13.13M/yr
- **Hub for**: Eurowings, Condor, Ryanair
- **Official site**: https://www.hamburg-airport.de/en

## Overview

## Welcome

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) is more akin to a city rail hub with runways attached than a typical airport. Unusually close to central Hamburg, it features a dedicated S-Bahn station directly under its terminal. This setup allows you to connect to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof within 25 minutes for a mere €2.65, skipping the city’s surface traffic. Locals even frequent its full supermarket, Edeka, for last-minute groceries—truly capturing the spirit of its namesake, former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, with a charming exhibition in Terminal 2.

## At a glance

Handling over 13.13 million passengers annually, HAM is a hub for Eurowings, Condor, and Ryanair. The airport is just 8.5 km north of central Hamburg. With only two terminals, T1 and T2, it manages to offer efficient transit connections and quick access to city amenities, making it a favorite among frequent flyers.

## Terminals & layout

Terminal 1 caters to Eurowings, Ryanair, and Condor, while Terminal 2 is served by Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, and Austrian Airlines. While both terminals are connected airside, allowing easy movement between them, it's advised to monitor security line lengths for faster clearance.

## Getting to and from the city

Transportation links rival those of busier European airports. The S-Bahn S1 line departs frequently, every 10 minutes during peak times, from the station under the terminal. The journey to Hamburg's central train station is around 25 minutes at a cost-effective €2.65. For those preferring rideshare or taxis, services like Uber and local buses are readily available.

## Traveller essentials

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout HAM, generally stable enough for video calls. Car parking options include P1 at €30 per day and a more economical long-term car park, P8-9, at €20 per day. Advance parking bookings can yield significant savings, particularly during peak travel seasons.

## Dining & shopping highlights

The landside Marché Bakery in T1 offers fresh pastries and salads at a better quality and price than what you'll find airside. For quick meals, McDonald's in T2 is another option, though lines can form during peak times. Edeka supermarket is a hidden gem, particularly valuable when city shops are closed, like on Sundays.

## Lounges

HAM hosts nine lounges, notably the Hamburg Airport Lounge in T1 with entry priced at €45. The Lufthansa Lounge and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal cater to business travelers needing a plush escape. Most lounges are well-equipped with quiet spaces and necessary internet access.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** Head to the Edeka in the terminal for groceries if arriving late or on Sundays when city shops shut.

- **Time:** Take the S-Bahn S1 from the terminal's underground station for quick city access within 25 minutes, beating traffic jams.

- **Avoid:** Expect queues and limited food choices airside; dine landside for more options and better prices.

- **Quiet:** Seek out seating at the end of each terminal's piers where it's quieter, and you'll find power outlets.

- **Local:** Stop by the Helmut Schmidt exhibition in T2; it's small, free, and perfect for filling half an hour.

- **Money:** Book holiday car parks online—it could save you significant amounts versus the day-of rates.

- **Insider:** Security times fluctuate; use any checkpoint and walk between T1 and T2 if lines vary.

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1** — Eurowings, Ryanair, Condor
  Terminal 1 features a Slot&Fly service for shorter security wait times.
- **Terminal 2** — Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines
  Terminal 2 offers a variety of shopping and dining options.

## Dining (3)

- **Marché Bakery** — T1
- **McDonald's** — T2
- **Pier 1**

## Lounges (9)

- **Airport Lounge** — T1 · Independent · €45
- **Airport Lounge** — T1 · Priority Pass, Day pass · 47,00€
- **Emirates Lounge** — T1 · Non-Schengen, Emirates premium
- **Emirates Lounge** — T1 · Emirates First Class, Emirates Business Class
- **Hamburg Airport Lounge** — T1 · Independent, Priority Pass · €45
- **Hamburg Airport Lounge** — T1 · Priority Pass, Day pass · €45
- **Lufthansa Business Lounge** — Schengen, Lufthansa/Star Alliance · 45
- **Lufthansa Lounge** — T1 · Lufthansa Frequent Flyers, Star Alliance Gold
- **Lufthansa Senator Lounge** — Schengen, Lufthansa/Star Alliance premium · 45

## Shops (15)

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## Parking (15)

- **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal
- **Business Parking** — Valet · next to terminal
- **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal
- **Holiday Car Park P8-9** — Long stay · €25.00/day · 1,500 meters from terminal
- **Holiday Parking** — Long stay · 0.5 mi
- **P1 Car Park** — Short stay · €30.00/day, €3.00/hr · 150 meters from Terminal 1
- **Car Park P1** — Short stay · €30.00/day, €3.00/hr · next to terminal
- **P2 Car Park** — Short stay · €35.00/day, €3.50/hr · 50 meters from Terminal 1
- **P4 Car Park** — Short stay · €40.00/day, €4.00/hr · Directly opposite Terminal 1
- **P5 Car Park** — Short stay · €45.00/day, €4.50/hr · Directly at Terminal 2
- **P6 Park Area** — Long stay · €25.00/day · Next to Terminal 2
- **P8-9 Car Park** — Long stay · €20.00/day · 1.5 km from terminals
- **Parking Area Departure Level** — Short stay · €20.00/day, €2.00/hr · Near Terminal 1
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · 1 mi
- **Short-term parking** — Short stay · €4/hr · next to terminal

## Ground transport (10)

- **Bolt** — Rideshare · .65 · .65 · .65
- **Car rental** — On-airport car hire · .65 · .65 · .65
- **Hotel shuttle** — Private hotel transfer · .65 · .65 · .65
- **HVV Bus 274** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65
- **HVV Bus 292** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65
- **HVV Bus 39** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65
- **Long-distance coach** — Intercity bus stop · .65 · .65 · .65
- **S1 S-Bahn** — Rail to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof · .65 · €2.65 · .65
- **Taxi** — Metered taxi rank · .65 · .65 · .65
- **Uber** — Rideshare · .65 · .65 · .65

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Head to the Edeka in the terminal for groceries if arriving late or on Sundays when city shops shut.
- _Time_: Take the S-Bahn S1 from the terminal's underground station for quick city access within 25 minutes, beating traffic jams.
- _Avoid_: Expect queues and limited food choices airside; dine landside for more options and better prices.
- _Quiet_: Seek out seating at the end of each terminal's piers where it's quieter, and you'll find power outlets.
- _Local_: Stop by the Helmut Schmidt exhibition in T2; it's small, free, and perfect for filling half an hour.
- _Money_: Book holiday car parks online—it could save you significant amounts versus the day-of rates.
- _Insider_: Security times fluctuate; use any checkpoint and walk between T1 and T2 if lines vary.