Hamburg airport. It is one of the busiest in Germany. It operates with the main destinations in all of Europe , some points in the Middle East, the United States , among others. More than 13 million passengers went through it in 2010 .
Summary
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- 1 Features
- 2 Local Transportation
- 1 Trains
- 2 Automobiles and buses
- 3 Car rental at Hamburg Airport
- 4 Taxis
- 5 Parking
- 3 Extra information
- 1 Parking
- 2 Conference and meeting rooms
- 4 Services
- 1 Comforts for disabled people
- 2 Stores and restaurants
- 3 Baggage
- 4 Hotels
- 5 Other services
- 5 Sources
characteristics
Hamburg Airport covers an area of 5.7 km², with the main maneuvering area being 320,000 m². It is located about 8.5 km northwest of Hamburg city center and is currently completing modernization works including a new terminal, new access routes and a connection to the Hamburg rapid transit system. It is the fifth most important airport of the 16 airports in Germany , ranking next to the Berlin Tegel International Airport .
The shareholders of the airport are The City of Hamburg (51%) and Hochtief AirPort GmbH. (49%).
Local transportation
To go from the airport to the city and without inconveniences, you can move by various means of transport, both public and private. The most requested are the Train and Bus services that have different itineraries that direct you to the center of Hamburg. You can also use the Taxi service, perhaps the most effective and fastest, but somewhat expensive.
Trains
Works are underway for a direct connection between the airport and the Hamburg urban rail line (S-Bahn). This line will be completed in 2008 , until that time, the S-Bahnstation Ohlsdorf station can be reached through the Express Bus to the Airport (line 110).
Cars and buses
The airport is located between two ring roads that form the ring road around Hamburg (R2 and R3) and is next to the A7 motorway (exit Schnelsen – North). From the center of Hamburg, the route to the airport is clearly identified by the traffic signs. During the morning and evening hours, during rush hours, traffic around the roads around the airport is very heavy.
Directly in front of the terminal, you can find buses leaving for various destinations in Hamburg. Line 110 (Express to the Airport) goes to the Central Station.
Car hire at Hamburg Airport
In the Arrivals Hall, there are the counters for the different car rental companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National / Alamo and Sixt. You can make the reservation of the car rental through the service offered by EasyTerra. This site compares the rates offered by different companies in a single quote.
Taxis
A trip to the center of Hamburg lasts approximately 30 minutes and costs € 20. During peak hours, both the duration of the trip and the cost of the trip increase considerably. In case of going to destinations outside the city of Hamburg, it is generally advisable to set a rate. A limousine can be booked through the company STARS Limousinen-Service (tel: +49 (0) 40 5075 3540).
parking
Places are available in car parks P1, P2, P4, P6 and P7. The P6 car park is for long stays and is connected to the terminals by a free bus. The P5 offers a car park service.
Extra information
Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport is located 8 kilometers northwest of the city center of Hamburg. Inaugurated in 1911 , it originally covered an area of 440,000 m², and more than 13 million passengers went through it in 2008 .
Parking lot
Hamburg airport has a large parking capacity. Five parking beaches; one of them is exclusively for long stays and communicates with the terminals by a free bus. Another of the beaches has Valet Parking service. There are places reserved for the disabled.
Conference and meeting rooms
The Airport Office has business services (fax, photocopiers and computers). The Airport Conference Center offers seven conference rooms, with capacity for ninety participants, with audiovisual and other equipment rental.
The Hanseatic Conference and Banquet Center has 14 meeting rooms of various sizes, as well as various business services such as fax, photocopiers, translators and equipment rental.
Services
Disabled amenities
It has adapted bathrooms, door-to-door transfer services, wheelchairs with a companion and assistance, among other services. However, for passengers requiring special assistance, prior coordination with the airport information desk is recommended.
Shops and restaurants
Compared to the size of Hamburg Airport, so important is the offer of shops, restaurants, confectioneries and cafes. In Terminal 2 you can find the Mövenpick restaurant (tel: +49 (0) 40 5075 3328) with table service.
Luggage
Luggage can be stored in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 2. The Airport Office is where you can ask about lost or found objects. You can hire the service of a luggage rack by calling tel: +49 (0) 40 5075 2010 .
Hotels
There is a hotel within the airport grounds with a particular country style Airport Hotel (tel: +49 (0) 40 531 020). Close to the airport are the Mercure Hotel (tel: +49 (0) 40 532 090) and the Best Western Alsterkrug Hotel (tel: +49 (0) 40 513 030). In 2008, a new and luxurious hotel will open in front of the terminal building. For more information on hotels and reservations, visit the Booking.com page. This page presents an important hotel proposal with broad Internet rates .
Other services
There are banks, bureaux de change and ATMs. In addition, there are children’s playrooms. The Red Cross offers First Aid services (first floor of Terminal 2 tel: +49 (0) 40 5075 3353). Once the central hall has been completed in 2008 , the level of services at Hamburg Airport will have grown considerably.
