Travelling from Taipei to Hamburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Taipei. Explore your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when planning your flight from Taipei to Hamburg.
Come in for landing at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the chief entry point to Hamburg.
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Taipei.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Taipei to Hamburg flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Hamburg
To find cheap Taipei to Hamburg flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 20 miles in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Hamburg, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% touch down on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 3 miles or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Hamburg, kick back in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 91.15% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is approximately 6 miles. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Hamburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is approximately 35 miles from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Hamburg has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Enterprise and begin discovering new places right away.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from LBC as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Hamburg
January is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Hamburg, while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Hamburg based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Taipei to Hamburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Hamburg in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Hamburg, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are a couple of top attractions to add to your Hamburg travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Travel about 160 miles south-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Essen, about 190 miles south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.