Flights Hamburg - Pietermaritzburg: Book with eDreams

Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains in Pietermaritzburg are 30% cheaper than in Hamburg.
Hamburg 68,04R
Pietermaritzburg 48R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
70% A meal in Pietermaritzburg is 70% cheaper than a meal in Hamburg.
Hamburg 346,96R
Pietermaritzburg 120R
Distance: 9454 kms
Hamburg airports
Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM) How far from city centre: 9 kms
Hamburg Lübeck (LBC) How far from city centre: 55 kms
Pietermaritzburg airports
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) How far from city centre: 6 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Hamburg to Pietermaritzburg

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Time Difference between Hamburg and Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg is 1 hour ahead of Hamburg. Please note that this time difference may vary due to Daylight Saving Time. It's always best to double-check the current time in both cities when making your travel plans.

Best Time to Fly to Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg enjoys a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. It's a great destination year-round. For pleasant weather and minimal rainfall, spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May) are ideal. These seasons offer sunshine and comfortable temperatures, perfect for exploring the city's attractions. Summer (September-March) is warm, while winter (May-September) is mild with less rain.

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Hamburg Airports

Flights to Pietermaritzburg from Hamburg are easily accessible via Hamburg Airport (HAM), the main passenger airport serving the city.

Airport Information

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Hamburg Airport, officially Flughafen Hamburg "Helmut Schmidt", is a major international airport located approximately 8.5 km north of Hamburg's city centre. It serves as a hub for Eurowings and a focus city for Condor, offering flights to numerous domestic and international destinations. The airport offers various amenities, including shops, restaurants, and duty-free shopping. Conveniently accessible by public transport, car, or taxi, it's a practical choice for flights to Pietermaritzburg from Hamburg.

Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)

While not a passenger airport, Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport is worth mentioning. It's part of the Airbus headquarters and a major commercial aircraft manufacturing plant. This airport focuses on Airbus operations and isn't open to commercial passenger traffic.

Main Airlines for this Route

While direct flights from Hamburg to Pietermaritzburg might be limited, here are three airlines often serving routes with connections:

Pietermaritzburg Airports

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Airport Information

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), also known as Oribi Airport, is the main airport serving Pietermaritzburg. It offers various facilities including the Pietermaritzburg Aero Club, telephones, and disabled facilities. Book your flights to Pietermaritzburg from Hamburg now.

From the airport to Pietermaritzburg city centre, you have several transport options: public shuttle buses, metered taxis, and car hire. Several car rental companies operate at the airport, making it easy to hire a car and explore the city and KwaZulu-Natal province at your own pace.

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What to Do and See in Pietermaritzburg

Planning your flights to Pietermaritzburg from Hamburg? Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, offers a blend of history, culture, and nature.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Hamburg to Pietermaritzburg

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Hamburg to Pietermaritzburg, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Hamburg to Pietermaritzburg is Rnull. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Pietermaritzburg more expensive than Hamburg to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Pietermaritzburg costs an average of 30.00 ZAR , 72% cheaper than Hamburg, with a fare of 106.01 ZAR, while train tickets cost 29% less at Pietermaritzburg: $ 48.00 ZAR versus $ 68.04 ZAR at Hamburg. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 120.00 ZAR euros in Pietermaritzburg, 65% less than the 346.96 ZAR euros in Hamburg. The price of the coffee is around 56% cheaper in Pietermaritzburg, with an average of 33.37 ZAR, while in Hamburg the coffee costs 76.60 ZAR.
How is the weather in Pietermaritzburg compared to Hamburg?
While in Hamburg the temperatures can reach an average of 30.88 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Pietermaritzburg's temperatures can go up to 34.62 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.05 ºC in Pietermaritzburg, compared to the -6.13 ºC average degrees reported in Hamburg. During the winter period, Hamburg can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Pietermaritzburg have an average of 1.6 mm rain level.

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