How to get to Hamburg International Airport by Taxi

Upon arrival at Hamburg Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, trains, and taxis.

Depending on traffic conditions, you can transfer to downtown Hamburg by taxi in less than 25 minutes.

Taxis at Hamburg Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the taxi waiting area outside your terminal building.

Taxis are located in the designated area in front of the terminal and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please use the taxi stands to ensure you have a licensed taxi driver.

For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or in the departure area of the terminal roadways.

All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.

A taxi to Hamburg city center is approximately € 25.00, and you expect to pay higher if you travel to a destination outside the city area.

If the driver did a great job and handled your luggage carefully, you might feel like tipping more. Your driver will certainly appreciate it.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name if you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Hamburg Airport

Many hotels in Hamburg provide shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttles pick up and drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center outside the terminal building.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call your hotel front desk for further assistance.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip (€ 5.00 – € 10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus €1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Hamburg Airport

Rideshares pick up and drop passengers at the designated area in front of the terminal building.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the app and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he's picking up.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone's vehicle.