Manchester, Greater Manchester to Hamburg (MAN–HAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAN–HAM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 504 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 6 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 4 | 319 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: GMT · HAM: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 7:00 PM in Hamburg.
British passport holders enter Germany (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. Since Brexit, UK passports are stamped on entry and exit, and UK nationals use the non-EU passport lanes.
Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Germany suggests EUR 45 per day). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. For stays over 90 days, apply for a national visa (Aufenthaltstitel) at the German embassy in London before travel.
Direct flights from London to Frankfurt run about 1 hour 40 minutes, to Berlin about 1 hour 50 minutes, and to Munich about 1 hour 55 minutes. Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair all operate nonstop service to multiple German cities. Germany uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. A UK driving license is valid for visits up to 6 months. German autobahns have no blanket speed limit, but many stretches have posted limits enforced by fixed and mobile cameras.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–HAM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to HAM
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and easyJet. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAN to HAM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to HAM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (811 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.