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Hamburg Airport Prepares for 55,000-Passenger Daily Surge as Summer Holidays Begin

Operating hours begin at 3:15 a.m. with checkpoints manned from 3:30 a.m.; reserved screening slots plus early check-in aim to smooth passenger flows.

Reisende am Hamburger Flughafen (Archivbild)
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Overview

  • Hamburg Airport anticipates up to 55,000 arriving and departing passengers per day and roughly 360 takeoffs and landings when regional school holidays start on July 24 in Hamburg and July 28 in Schleswig-Holstein.
  • Airlines will offer about 120 nonstop destinations across 40 countries with new carriers and extra connections securing the region’s broadest network.
  • Terminals will open at 3:15 a.m. and security checkpoints will be staffed from 3:30 a.m., with the free Slot & Fly service allowing passengers to reserve screening time slots.
  • Officials recommend travelers arrive at least two hours before departure, use evening or online check-in and minimize hand luggage to help speed through security.
  • Classic Mediterranean spots such as Mallorca and Antalya remain the most popular holiday destinations from Hamburg this summer.