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Flughafenstr. 1 - 3
22335 Hamburg
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About this office
Hamburg-Flughafen customs office on Flughafenstrasse processes air freight in Germany's second-major city. Services include departure, destination and transit procedures along with excise controls. Open Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat–Sun 07:30–13:30.
Fun fact
Hamburg's Speicherstadt is the world's largest contiguous warehouse complex on timber-pile foundations — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It historically served as a customs-free port zone until 2003.
Frequently asked questions
The code for Hamburg-Flughafen is DE004701. This number is required when submitting customs declarations through the German ATLAS system as well as the EU-wide AIS/IMPORT and AES/EXPORT systems.
Hamburg-Flughafen operates daily 07:30–13:30. We recommend confirming the hours before visiting, as they may change on public holidays.
For export clearance at Hamburg-Flughafen, you need a commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and any permits required for the goods. Declarations are filed electronically via the ATLAS system.
Yes. Hamburg-Flughafen handles both opening and closing of transit procedures (T1/T2). Transit operations are processed via the NCTS system.
Air cargo clearance at Hamburg-Flughafen involves submitting a customs declaration via the ATLAS system, document verification, and potential physical inspection. Clearance time depends on the shipment's risk category.