Transfer to/from - Hannover airport (HAJ)

Transportation

Train

Line S5 from S-Bahn (Tel +49 511 8976 9000) departs for the main station from the basement of Terminal C every 30 minutes. Journey time is 18 min. Other stops include Langenhagen Mitte, Ronnenberg, Bennigsen, Hameln and Paderborn.

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Bus

Ustra (Tel +49 5111 6680) operates line 470 to Langenhagen Zentrum station. The stop at the airport is next to Terminal C, between the Hotel Maritim and car park 3. Tickets cost EUR 2.80. Other stops include Langenforther Platz, Sattelhof, Mitte Bahnhof, Bahnhof Vinnhorst and Stöcken.

There are also door-to-door services provided by e-Shuttle (Tel +49 511 977 2240), Hannover Transfer (Tel +49 511 977 2672), Night Liner (Tel +49 511 977 4880) and TransferTeam Hannover (Tel +49 511 977 2828).

Taxi

Ranks are found on the Arrivals level, in front of the terminal exits. The trip to downtown Hannover takes around 20 minutes. The airport operators are Flughafen Taxen (Tel +49 511 724 9230) and FlughafenTaxi Hannover (Tel +49 177 248 7311 / 295 1986).

Timetables and schedules

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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