# HAM — Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport > Machine-readable reference for HAM. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ham HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ham Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ham.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/HAM.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T06:52:00.746+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport - IATA: HAM - ICAO: EDDH - City: Hamburg - Country: DE (DE) - Timezone: Europe/Berlin - Distance from city: 8.5 km (5.3 mi) north of central Hamburg - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 13.13M - Hub for: Eurowings, Condor, Ryanair - Official website: 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. Ge… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Eurowings, Ryanair, Condor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/terminals/t2 ## Dining (3) - **Marché Bakery** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/restaurants/marche-bakery-t1 - **McDonald's** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t2 - **Pier 1** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/restaurants/pier-1 ## Lounges (9) - **Airport Lounge** — T1 · access: Independent · day pass: €45 · 05:15-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/airport-lounge - **Airport Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: 47,00€ · 05:15-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/airport-lounge-t1 - **Emirates Lounge** — T1 · access: Non-Schengen, Emirates premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/emirates-lounge - **Emirates Lounge** — T1 · access: Emirates First Class, Emirates Business Class URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/emirates-lounge-t1 - **Hamburg Airport Lounge** — T1 · access: Independent, Priority Pass · day pass: €45 · 05:15-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/hamburg-airport-lounge - **Hamburg Airport Lounge** — T1 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: €45 · 05:15-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/hamburg-airport-lounge-t1 - **Lufthansa Business Lounge** — access: Schengen, Lufthansa/Star Alliance · day pass: 45 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/lufthansa-business-lounge - **Lufthansa Lounge** — T1 · access: Lufthansa Frequent Flyers, Star Alliance Gold URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/lufthansa-lounge-t1 - **Lufthansa Senator Lounge** — access: Schengen, Lufthansa/Star Alliance premium · day pass: 45 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/lounges/lufthansa-senator-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Bakery Shop** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/bakery-shop - **Bookstore** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/bookstore - **Edeka** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/edeka - **Electronics Shop** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/electronics-shop - **Fashion Boutique** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/fashion-boutique - **Heinemann Duty Free** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/heinemann-duty-free - **Jewelry Store** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/jewelry-store - **Kids Toys Shop** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/kids-toys-shop - **Luggage Shop** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/luggage-shop - **Optician** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/optician - **Parfümerie** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/parfumerie - **Relay** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/relay - **Souvenir Shop** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/souvenir-shop - **Travel Essentials Kiosk** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/travel-essentials-kiosk - **Travel Value** — ,[ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/shops/travel-value ## Parking (15) - **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/accessible-parking - **Business Parking** — Valet · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/business-parking - **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/ev-charging - **Holiday Car Park P8-9** — Long stay · €25.00/day, €175.00/week · 1,500 meters from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/holiday-parking-p8-9 - **Holiday Parking** — Long stay · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/long-stay - **P1 Car Park** — Short stay · €30.00/day, €3.00/hr, €210.00/week · 150 meters from Terminal 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p1-car-park - **Car Park P1** — Short stay · €30.00/day, €3.00/hr, €210.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p1-parking - **P2 Car Park** — Short stay · €35.00/day, €3.50/hr, €245.00/week · 50 meters from Terminal 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p2-car-park - **P4 Car Park** — Short stay · €40.00/day, €4.00/hr, €280.00/week · Directly opposite Terminal 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p4-car-park - **P5 Car Park** — Short stay · €45.00/day, €4.50/hr, €315.00/week · Directly at Terminal 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p5-car-park - **P6 Park Area** — Long stay · €25.00/day, €175.00/week · Next to Terminal 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p6-park-area - **P8-9 Car Park** — Long stay · €20.00/day, €140.00/week · 1.5 km from terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/p8-9-car-park - **Parking Area Departure Level** — Short stay · €20.00/day, €2.00/hr · Near Terminal 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/parking-area-departure-level - **Remote Parking** — Remote · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/remote-parking - **Short-term parking** — Short stay · €4/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/parking/short-stay ## Ground transport (10) - **Bolt** — Rideshare · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/bolt - **Car rental** — On-airport car hire · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/car-rental - **Hotel shuttle** — Private hotel transfer · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/hotel-shuttle - **HVV Bus 274** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/hvv-bus-274 - **HVV Bus 292** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/hvv-bus-292 - **HVV Bus 39** — Local bus · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/hvv-bus-39 - **Long-distance coach** — Intercity bus stop · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/long-distance-coach - **S1 S-Bahn** — Rail to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof · .65 · €2.65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/s1-s-bahn - **Taxi** — Metered taxi rank · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/taxi - **Uber** — Rideshare · .65 · .65 · .65 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ham/transport/uber ## 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. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/HAM.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ham/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ham/departures — HTML page with live departures