Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from CPT to Hamburg.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from CPT to Hamburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you hold a passport from South Africa, you will need an embassy visa to enter Germany. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
CPT is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hamburg
Rs70,388 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg. Return flights start from Rs189,555. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to Hamburg if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LBC:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Once your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 29 minutes by car. Central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HAM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from CPT to Hamburg:
Best time to go to Hamburg
Plan your trip to Hamburg during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CPT to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Port of Hamburg.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Hamburg and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hamburg.