Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Hamburg: what you need to know
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela (the location of Santiago de Compostela Airport).
To avoid rushing for your SCQ to Hamburg flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from SCQ to Hamburg. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
SCQ is around 10 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SCQ? If you've booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that take off from SCQ land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Hamburg
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg flight is ر.ق. 280. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 631. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SCQ to Hamburg, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hamburg and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week before your flight from SCQ to Hamburg can help you get the best possible rate.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg, it'll take you around 1 hour to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near LBC. Unwind and get cosy after your SCQ to Hamburg flight at one of these well-located options:
Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and unlock more experiences with your own set of wheels. Enterprise is just moments from your arrival gate, so you can hit the road without delay.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from LBC ahead of time so you can just get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCQ to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
Once you've booked your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Hamburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hamburg:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
