Traveling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Nice and Hamburg share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are six Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, select the 09:45 Eurowings flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:55 with Eurowings.
To ensure you catch your NCE to HAM flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Hamburg — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Most travelers choose to fly with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that operates NCE to HAM flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and HAM:
Stuttgart Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Currently, $69 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $143. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from NCE to HAM by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of the flights that depart from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near NCE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're coming in on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HAM:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and explore beyond Hamburg's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
From Hamburg Airport, Hamburg is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Hamburg in January.
When booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Hamburg Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hamburg, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCE to HAM sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Hamburg, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey around 257 kilometers south-east to Berlin to tick off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Germany, consider Essen, roughly 306 kilometers south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among the biggest draws.