Hannover has plenty of options for public transportation, so getting around the city is generally not an issue. Both buses and underground trains connect travellers to all parts of the city. Taxis are plentiful but costly. Pedestrian walkways throughout the city also make it easy to travel on foot.
Getting from the airport to the city
Hannover is serviced by Hannover Airport (HAJ), which is about 13 miles (21 km) from the city centre. If you booked a flight to Hannover, you can take either the local train or the bus systems which connect passengers from the airport to the city. Travellers planning to take the train should note that the ticket must be purchased before boarding the train. Taxi service is also available at the airport, and shuttle services can also be booked.
Hannover airport overview
Hannover-Langenhagen Airport is located 11km (7 miles) north of Saxony’s capital city Hannover. It is the ninth-largest airport in Germany and one of the few German airports that are open 24 hours per day.
Having undergone a major expansion of its terminals and facilities in 2008, Hannover Airport is modern, cleverly designed and easy to navigate. Its three terminals are arranged in a semi-circle, thus minimising walking distances, and flight schedule screens are visible from almost anywhere in each building. Several low-cost airlines fly from Hannover Airport, including TUIfly, which has its offices at the airport.
Hannover Airport is user friendly and easily accessible by road and railway. Staff are friendly and helpful and the amenities are generally clean and well maintained. The airport prides itself on its ability to impress – so much so that there’s an open invitation for local residents to go shopping at its plaza every Sunday.