Hamburg Airport (HAM) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Hamburg Airport in Hamburg, Germany
Quick Facts
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is a Schengen Area airport in Hamburg, Germany. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport HAM
City Hamburg
Country Germany
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code HAM
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City Hamburg
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Country Germany
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Hamburg Airport
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is located in Hamburg, Germany. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Hamburg Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Germany.
Transit FAQs — Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Do I need a visa to transit through Hamburg Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Hamburg Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Hamburg Airport is in Germany, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Hamburg during your layover.
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