Hamburg Airport Transportation

Your driver waits in the arrival hall of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 on level 0, holding a sign with your name. Give us your flight number so the driver goes to the right terminal.

Hamburg Airport is about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) north of the city center, in the district of Fuhlsbüttel. Travel time depends on traffic on the roads into the city.

Yes. It lies inside the city limits of Hamburg, in the northern district of Fuhlsbüttel, which is why it is still often called Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel.

Terminal 2 is used mainly by Lufthansa and Star Alliance airlines such as Austrian, Swiss, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Terminal 1 is used mainly by Air France, KLM, Finnair, Eurowings, Condor and Marabu. Both open onto the Airport Plaza.

Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels, apartments and offices in the city center, around the Hauptbahnhof and the Alster lakes, and anywhere else in Hamburg.

Yes. We drive to hotels and apartments in HafenCity, the Speicherstadt warehouse district, Altona and the other neighborhoods along the Elbe.

Yes. Hamburg's cruise terminals lie along the Elbe, in Altona, HafenCity and Steinwerder. Tell us your ship and terminal when you book, and your driver takes you and your luggage straight there.

Yes. A private transfer takes you from the airport straight to your hotel or cruise terminal in Kiel on the Baltic coast, a popular route for cruise passengers.

Yes. Give the full address, apartment number and any access instructions when you book, so your driver can find you without delay.

Germany is in the Schengen Area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you travel.

Yes. Book a return from your hotel, apartment or ship, and tell us your airline so we drop you at the right terminal. Security for both terminals is in the Airport Plaza.

Hamburg is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and moves to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October.

Yes. It is the same airport, in the district of Fuhlsbüttel. It was renamed after former chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 2016, but many travelers still call it Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that takes travelers between the airport and their hotel or address; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other airport information, see our Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.