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Northern Germany's gateway connecting Hannover to the world.
Opened
1952
Location
Hannover, Germany
Hannover Airport (IATA: HAJ, ICAO: EDDV) is the international airport serving Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony in northern Germany. It is one of Germany's ten largest airports by passenger volume and handles both scheduled and charter traffic.
The airport gained particular prominence during the Hannover Expo 2000 world exhibition, which significantly boosted passenger numbers and led to infrastructure investments. It serves as a hub for regional connectivity within Europe and offers intercontinental connections, particularly to the Middle East and North America.
Located approximately 11 kilometres north of Hannover's city centre, the airport is directly connected to the city's rapid transit (S-Bahn) network, making it easily accessible for travellers and airport employees alike.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single main terminal complex divided into two piers (A and B), handling both Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.
Getting to & from
Hannover Airport is connected to the city centre by the S-Bahn line S5, with a journey time of approximately 17 minutes to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Hannover Airport include Lufthansa, Eurowings, TUIfly, Ryanair, and Turkish Airlines, among other European and charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›The airport handled approximately 5–6 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years.
- ›Passenger numbers surged around Hannover Expo 2000, reaching a peak of over 11 million passengers that year.
- ›The airport has its own S-Bahn station directly beneath the terminal building.
- ›Hannover Airport served as a base for TUIfly, one of Germany's major leisure carriers.
- ›The airport covers an area of approximately 1,500 hectares and has two runways.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
