Hamburg Airport is one of the oldest civil aviation airports in Germany, with a history stretching back more than 110 years. Since July 2000, Hamburg Airport has formed part of the AviAlliance network of holdings. The company has a 49 percent interest in the airport. The City of Hamburg holds the remaining 51 percent.

As Germany’s fifth-largest airport, Hamburg Airport ensures that its infrastructure always meets current requirements and corresponds to the state of the art. Most recently, Hamburg Airport made significant investments in measures to accelerate processes and make the travel experience even easier and more pleasant for passengers. For example, new scanners were introduced to ensure smoother and more efficient security checks, and modernization work began in various terminal areas. By 2027, a further 20 million euros will be invested to provide travelers with even more comfort and safety.

These efforts are paying off: in 2025, Hamburg Airport took the first place in the category of airports with ten to 25 million passengers annually at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards. The airport was particularly commended for the outstanding comfort it offers passengers as well as its commitment to digitalization and climate protection.