Herrenhäuser Gärten
The royal Herrenhausen Gardens, including the Großer Garten, one of Europe's finest baroque gardens, with fountains and sculptures.
Airport · Hanover, Germany
Hannover HAJ
10 km from central Hanover. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 10 km
- terminals
- 3
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About the airport
Hannover Airport is in Langenhagen, about 11 km north of the city centre. The S5 S-Bahn line leaves from the station beneath the terminal and reaches the main station in just under 20 minutes. During major trade fairs, such as Hannover Messe, it is much busier than usual.
Terminals
The building brings together three connected terminals, A, B and C, with a distinctive triangular shape. Its “short distances” design lets you drive almost up to the door, and the S-Bahn station sits in the middle.
Services
There are restaurants, shops, free wifi, lounges, car parks next to the terminals and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
S-Bahn S5
Links the airport with Hanover main station in about 18 min, with trains every 30 min. Some continue to Hamelin and Paderborn.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminals. The city centre is about 11 km away, around 20-25 min depending on traffic.
Taxis and transfers to Hanover
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal A
One of the three connected triangular terminals, with car parks right in front and access to the S-Bahn station.
Terminal B
The central terminal of the complex, between A and C. The S-Bahn station is in the middle section of the building.
Terminal C
The third triangular terminal, also with its own car park. It is a few minutes' walk from the other two.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Hanover
Hanover
Things to do in Hanover
Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, is known for its international trade fairs and the baroque Herrenhausen Gardens. It is a green, easy-going city with an urban lake, a rebuilt old town and an imposing town hall.
Neues Rathaus
A monumental early-20th-century town hall beside a pond. An inclined lift climbs to its dome, with views over the city.
Maschsee
An artificial lake close to the centre, ideal for walking, running or boating. In summer it hosts a big lakeside festival.
Altstadt und Marktkirche
The small old town, with rebuilt half-timbered houses around the Marktkirche, a Gothic brick church.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Hanover?
Hannover airport is about 10 km from central Hanover.
How do I get from the airport to central Hanover?
From Hannover airport you can take S-Bahn S5 (train) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Hannover airport have?
Hannover has 3 terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C.
Landing in Hanover?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal entrance with the "Flughafen Hannover" sign: Albion, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal B check-in hall: Oxfordian Kissuth, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The apron, Terminal A and the control tower: Rudnick94, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft at the boarding bridges at night: Oxfordian Kissuth, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Herrenhäuser Gärten: Misburg3014, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Neues Rathaus: Akshathrajan., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maschsee: Gerda Arendt, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Altstadt und Marktkirche: Clemensfranz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons