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XFW Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport

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Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) serves Hamburg, about 11 km west of Hamburg. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAXFW
ICAOEDHI
ServesHamburg
From centre11 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1939
87 years ago
Elevation
21 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport to Hamburg

The airport is about 11 km west of Hamburg, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €22–€35.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min€22–€35
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From XFW to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Bremen85 km90 min€155–€246
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€22–€35 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hamburg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Germania

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hamburg shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport to the centre of Hamburg?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 11 km west of Hamburg, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport to Hamburg?
Roughly €22–€35 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport to Hamburg?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Toulouse. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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