Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is 4 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from DEL to Hamburg, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from DEL to Hamburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When travelling to Germany for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg.
The journey from central New Delhi to DEL takes around 54 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near DEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hamburg
R 4,791 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,904. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from DEL to Hamburg, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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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 if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 59 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LBC instead:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 29 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HAM. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from DEL to Hamburg:
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DEL to Hamburg in January if you like 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 most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hamburg:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
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