- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Flights from Istanbul to Hamburg depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1234 miles (1986 km) distance in 3h 10m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1234 miles (1986 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 3h 10m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$404
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
1986 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Hamburg will cost around $404 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 67 flights that leave Istanbul for Hamburg onSat, Jul 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct flights cover the 1986 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the longest flights will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VF77
PC1041
PC1045
VF3092 · VF1241
PC1043
TK1665
TK1669
TK1663
TK1661
TK1667Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 1234 miles (1986 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$136 Average price Cheapest | $512 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Hamburg flights for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VF3094 · VF1241 | 3:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 21h35 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1663 | 3:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 3h10 | 5:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1960 · KL1753 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 18h50 | 11:10 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1960 · KL1759 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 5h35 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1960 · KL1757 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 25h30 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1960 · KL1755 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 21h45 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF3096 · VF1241 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 19h20 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO136 · LO395 | 5:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 18h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO136 · LO397 | 5:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO136 · LO393 | 5:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 26h15 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1301 · LH34 | 5:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 5h30 | 10:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF3118 · VF1241 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 18h50 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
A33151+ A3824 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 16h15 | 10:10 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF3114 · VF1241 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 17h50 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1667 | 7:10 PM Istanbul Airport | 3h15 | 9:25 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR246 · QR137+ QR4709 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 25h55 | 9:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR7+ QR5878 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 27h30 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR3+ QR5878 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 27h30 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR145+ QR4709 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 25h55 | 9:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR119+ QR5878 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 27h30 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR1+ QR5878 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 27h30 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR246 · QR105+ QR5878 | 8:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 27h30 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
VF5296 · VF1241 | 8:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 16h15 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3995 · A3824 | 8:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 14h15 | 10:10 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO395 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 14h15 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2302 · LO3836 · LO393 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2302 · LO3832 · LO393 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2302 · LO3828 · LO393 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2302 · LO3838 · LO393 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
VF3098 · VF1241 | 10:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 14h15 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF3092 · VF1241 | 12:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 12h15 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
A33163+ A3824 | 1:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 9h30 | 10:10 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1222 | 3:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 3h25 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1743 · LH2080 | 3:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 6h15 | 9:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1743 · LH2050 | 3:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 5h15 | 8:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1743 · LH2054 | 3:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 7h15 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1391 · AF1410 | 4:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 7h05 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1391 · AF1610 | 4:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 18h45 | 10:10 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1391 · AF1710 | 4:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 10h50 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1305 · LH98 · LH2058 | 5:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 7h40 | 12:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1305 · LH12 | 5:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 6h15 | 11:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1305+ LH4222 | 5:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 9h15 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1958 · KL1753 | 6:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 6h10 | 11:10 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1958 · KL1759 | 6:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 16h55 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1958 · KL1755 | 6:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 9h05 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1958 · KL1757 | 6:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 12h50 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO138 · LO393 | 7:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 12h45 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1661 | 7:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 3h10 | 9:20 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1041 | 7:15 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 3h15 | 9:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
A33157+ A3508 | 7:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 12h35 | 7:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3101+ KL1751 | 8:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 24h05 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3101+ KL1757 | 8:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h00 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3101+ KL1759 | 8:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 14h05 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3101+ KL1755 | 8:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h15 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF77 | 9:15 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 3h20 | 11:35 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1669 | 9:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 3h10 | 12:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1043 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO2102 · LO3924 · LO395 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 24h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3920 · LO395 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 24h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3910 · LO395 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 24h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1665 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO2102 · LO3906 · LO393 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3920 · LO393 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3906 · LO395 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 24h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3910 · LO397 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 35h40 | 10:10 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3924 · LO393 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 32h25 | 6:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3910 · LO393 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 32h25 | 6:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3904 · LO397 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 35h40 | 10:10 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO2102 · LO3904 · LO393 | 11:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 32h25 | 6:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3103+ KL1753 | 12:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 23h20 | 11:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3103+ KL1757 | 12:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h05 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3103+ KL1759 | 12:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h10 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3103+ KL1751 | 12:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 20h10 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1299 · LH34 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h25 | 10:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1299 · LH116 · LH2070 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 7h35 | 8:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO134 · LO393 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 5h50 | 6:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1299 · LH30 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 7h10 | 8:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO134 · LO395 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 21h45 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1045 | 2:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 3h15 | 4:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Large railway model world with intricate miniature cities, airports, and landscapes. Technically not a museum, but one of Hamburg’s top attractions.
Contemporary art museum in a former market hall, showing ambitious international exhibitions. A strong choice for modern art and photography.
Historic lakeside promenade and central square, ideal for people-watching, shopping, and views over the Inner Alster and city skyline.
Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
Lakeside quarter around the Outer Alster, popular for strolling, sailing views, and elegant residential scenery close to the city center.
A rich fish soup from the old port, made with several fish species, vegetables and broth. It reflects Hamburg’s long maritime and fishing tradition.
Pan-fried fillet of North Sea plaice, often served with bacon, potatoes and salad. A classic Northern German fish dish common in Hamburg.
A sweet yeast pastry shaped like a knot, traditionally baked in Hamburg and often enjoyed with coffee. It is a long-standing local bakery specialty.
Two-Michelin-star dining with modern, highly refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting near the Inner Alster.
Historic fish hall on the Elbe known for fresh seafood platters, harbour views and classic Hamburg maritime atmosphere.
Beloved traditional inn serving robust Northern German classics such as Labskaus in a cozy, old-Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and transit are reasonable versus major Western European capitals.
Service is often included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Hamburg by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Istanbul to Hamburg flights use the Istanbul Airport to Hamburg Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and Hamburg airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Hamburg Airport is 7 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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