Directions to the Hannover Airport

Traffic Information and Routes to Hanover Airport (HAJ)

Are you travelling to Hanover Airport? Our route planner is designed to help you navigate directly to your reserved parking spot hassle-free, allowing you to avoid unnecessary traffic. The airport is conveniently located north of the city centre, with excellent access to major national motorways.

Key Motorway Access

Hannover Airport is situated close to the **A2 (Ruhrgebiet to Berlin)** and the **A7 (Hamburg to Kassel)**. The best access is via the **A352 (the airport motorways feeder road)**. While Hanover’s traffic flow is generally manageable, the A2 and A7 are notorious for congestion, especially during holiday periods and commuter peak hours. Always leave an ample time buffer for your trip.

Estimated Travel Times (Clear Traffic)

These times will help you determine your departure schedule under normal road conditions:

• Hamburg to Hanover Airport: approx. 170 km / 1 hour 50 minutes
• Bremen to Hanover Airport: approx. 125 km / 1 hour 20 minutes
• Berlin (Centre) to Hanover Airport: approx. 280 km / 3 hours 00 minutes
• Kassel to Hanover Airport: approx. 165 km / 1 hour 45 minutes

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Practical Advice for Your Departure

Before leaving for the airport, perform a quick inspection of your vehicle. Check essential fluids (oil, coolant), tire pressure, and ensure all your lights are working properly. This simple step can prevent unexpected delays and technical issues on the motorway.

Fuel and Refuelling

Petrol and diesel are readily available throughout Germany. However, motorway service stations (Autohöfe and Raststätten) are significantly more expensive than filling up in urban areas. We advise you to leave home with a full tank or stop at a local station before approaching the airport feeder road (A352) to save money.

Speed Limits and Traffic Monitoring

While some sections of the German motorway network have no official speed limit, a **recommended speed (Richtgeschwindigkeit) of 130 km/h** applies. Be aware that traffic monitoring is frequent, and strict speed limits apply in urban areas (50 km/h) and on federal highways (100 km/h).