Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM)

Hamburg Airport operates two terminals (T1 and T2) functioning as a single integrated complex connected airside. T1 handles most international traffic including major carriers, while T2 primarily serves low-cost and charter flights. The terminals share a common departures level with seamless passenger flow between sections. Approximately 17 million passengers annually pass through the airport's 34 gates. The compact design ensures efficient connections with walking times: check-in to gates 5-12 minutes, maximum gate-to-gate transfers 15 minutes. Security processing typically takes 10-20 minutes, with shorter lines at T2. Schengen and Non-Schengen areas are clearly separated post-security. Immigration for non-EU passengers adds 10-25 minutes depending on traffic. The airport features modern amenities including duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafes, and airline lounges. Ground transportation is excellent with S-Bahn S1 providing direct connections to Hamburg city center in 25 minutes. The airport's strategic location in northern Germany makes it a convenient hub for Scandinavia and domestic German connections.