More choice in the sun: The new Hamburg Airport summer timetable comes into effect on 26 March 2023 and is scheduled until 28 October 2023. The classic getaway destinations such as Majorca and Turkey are served several times a day from Hamburg. In addition, airlines add seven new destinations previously not directly connected to Hamburg or not served for some time. Kutaissi (Georgia), Nador (Morocco) and Graz are new connections, while Malta, Tunis, Geneva and Bergen are being reintroduced. A total of 55 airlines will fly to 120 direct destinations.
"In the new summer timetable, the airlines have reacted to the further increase in demand: they have further increased frequencies to popular destinations such as Majorca, the Canary Islands or Turkey and have added new routes to their flight offerings from Hamburg. Numerous holiday planes take off several times a day for the south, as sun destinations are at the top of the hit list. But destinations that invite you to spend an active holiday in the fresh air are also very popular. That is why the airlines also offer more choice in the direction of the north or the mountains. This colourful mix offers northern Germans a lot of freedom and flexibility when planning their travels," says Katja Bromm, Head of Communications at Hamburg Airport.
New destinations in Hamburg Airport's route network
Those wishing to explore new places on holiday can look forward to three completely new direct destinations from Hamburg: from 5 May, Eurowings will be flying non-stop to Graz every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Austria's second-largest city has retained its regional charm and, surrounded by mountains and plenty of nature, offers a mix of relaxation and active holidays. With Nador in Morocco, Eurowings is also focusing on another completely new destination, which will be served every Wednesday from 5 July.
The Hungarian airline Wizz Air is also focusing on Kutaisi in Georgia, a destination that will be accessible non-stop from Hamburg for the first time. From 2 June, passengers visiting family and friends or emarking on a new adventure to discover a fascinating region off the beaten tourist trail will be able to fly there on Mondays and Fridays.
Popular direct destinations return to the Hamburg route network
A popular destination is returning to the Hamburg route network at the start of the new summer timetable: Geneva in Switzerland will be served four times a week by SWISS from 26 March. The "smallest of the big cities" offers plenty of variety: from a refreshing dip in Lake Geneva, museums, a picturesque old town to a hike in the Alps. Scandinavia fans can also look forward to a new direct connection: the Norwegian airline Widerøe is resuming scheduled services from Hamburg and will be taking off four times a week to Bergen in Norway from the beginning of June.
Eurowings is also bringing two popular sun destinations back to Hamburg's route network this summer: from 14 May, those who want to spend their holidays on an island will be able to fly to Malta every Sunday - with around 300 days of sunshine, it's a great place to soak up the sun all year round. From July to the beginning of September, the German airline also offers a seasonal connection to the Tunisian capital Tunis every Tuesday.
Additional connections to existing destinations
In addition to the new destinations, route networks will offer more choice on seven routes. with additional airlines flying from Hamburg. From 1 April, the German holiday airline Condor will fly twice a week to Malaga in Spain, expanind its offering from June with four weekly flights. Antalya, the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, will also be a destination for Condor from May. Marabu Airlines - Condor's partner airline - also begins operations from Hamburg in the same month, serving part of Condor's network as well as two new destinations. From 13 May, the airline's modern planes will take off three times a week headed for the Portuguese port city of Faro. Those wishing to travel to Italy's capital can take advantage of any of four additional connections from Hamburg to Rome with Marabu Airlines from 27 May. Travellers from Hamburg can also look forward to more sunshine in the Spanish port city of Bilbao, served by Vueling twice a week from 3 July. With Air Serbia, an airline returns to Hamburg on 15 May, offering more choice with three weekly connections to Belgrade.
Adventure-hungry travellers seeking volcanoes, geysers and lava fields will have better access to Iceland from May. The new airline PLAY will set its sights on the capital Reykjavík on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, which offers an ideal starting point for road trips on the island. Reykjavík Airport also serves as the Icelandic airline's hub to the USA - so northern Germans can travel quickly and flexibly to many American destinations with just one change. From Easter, northern Germans will also be able to fly with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to the USA.
