Hamburg Airport (HAM) is named after Helmut Schmidt, former Hamburg senator and chancellor of Germany. The airport terminal is located 8.5 km north of the city center and serves as the base for Germanwings, Condor and EasyJet. This is the fifth largest commercial airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft traffic . Departures are carried out to 120 destinations, three of which are long-haul routes to Dubai, Newark and Tehran. Hamburg Airport should not be confused with the nearby private Finkenwerder Airport Terminal, which houses the Airbus factory.
History and Development
The airport was opened in January 1911, making it the oldest air gate in the world that is still in operation. Initially, the territory was 45 hectares and was mainly used for flying airships. In 1913, the airfield was expanded to 60 hectares, and he began servicing aircraft flights. During World War I, Hamburg Airport was widely used by the military until it was destroyed by fire in 1916.
After World War II, the British occupation authorities used the terminal for their own purposes. It was only in 1955 that Lufthansa launched passenger traffic in Hamburg, thereby slightly relieving Frankfurt Airport. In 1960, the Boeing 707 was introduced, which produced more noise than the engines of previous piston aircraft.
After that, the debate on the movement of traffic to Heidmore Airport began. Causes were mentioned such as limited expansion of the station and the intersection of runways and a lot of noise. These plans were not realized due to poor communication of other airports with respect to cities. However, Lufthansa relocated its head office to Frankfurt.
In the early 1990s, Hamburg Airport embarked on an extensive modernization process. They built a new terminal, expanded the runways, equipped the communication and security zone between the old and new stations. In 2009, the Radisson Blu Hamburg Airport Hotel and S-Bahn Railway Station were opened.
Services
Hamburg Airport has grown ten times over its existence. The number of services provided has also increased. Two passenger terminals, interconnected, provide access to 17 runways. The aircraft fleet covers the latest developments in the aircraft industry, including giants such as the A380 Airbus.
Passengers can receive answers to general questions about the operation of the airport or flight, make a hotel reservation, send a fax, make copies in special tourist offices. Free Wi-Fi is available for 1 hour, you can buy extra time at almost every kiosk. ATMs, currency exchange offices and even casinos operate on the territory.
For the convenience of passengers, there are 12 luggage belts, as well as luggage storage, shops, restaurants, salons and other service centers. You can rent trolleys and even strollers for children. The mode of operation is mainly during daylight hours, but some operate 24 hours a day.
The red cross (DRK) provides medical services around the clock; a dentist works during the day. A pharmacy and a prayer room are open. After a long flight, passengers can feel a surge of strength by taking a shower for an additional fee.
There is a hotel at the airport and several are located nearby. Transfer from them is free of charge. Hamburg (airport) closes from 01:00 to 04:00. Travelers at this time can neither enter nor leave the building. This should be considered when planning a trip.
Transfer
The S-Bahn train line (commuter rail) S1 connects the airport terminal directly to the city center. The trains depart every ten minutes. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
Hamburg Airport is also connected to some local bus routes in the surrounding areas of the city, as well as regular long-distance buses to Kiel and Neumuenster.
Taxis are available 24 hours. They can be found opposite terminals 1 and 2. All cars are equipped with counters, reservation is not required. You can check with the driver about the fare immediately before leaving Hamburg Airport.
How to get to the airport if the passenger is in his car? This is also easy to do on the A7 motorway using the B433 highway, which is the third ring road in the city. Motorists from the eastern part of Hamburg will have to cross the entire city.