Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is 9 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from CNS to Hamburg, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need a visa for Germany if you hold a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from Cairns Airport to Hamburg, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
CNS is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near CNS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Hamburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamburg
P33,518 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Hamburg. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P96,631. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNS to Hamburg if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) to the centre of Hamburg takes around 59 minutes by car. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cairns 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 Cairns Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 29 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 24 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near HAM. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CNS to Hamburg at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Hamburg
Before scheduling your flights from Cairns Airport to Hamburg, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Hamburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Hamburg, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CNS to Hamburg in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Hamburg, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just two of the big attractions to add to your Hamburg to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Complete your Hamburg trip with a car rental
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