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Federal Police: Security Check

At Hamburg Airport there is a central security check for both terminals, which is the responsibility of the federal police. The security checkpoint is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on Level 1 of the Plaza. All passengers must go through security to get to the departure gates. Here, the federal police provides tips on how to get through the security check quickly and stress-free.
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Special lanes
People with reduced mobility (PRM) or travelers with small children (0-6 years ) can take our specially arranged PRM - / family lane from now on.

The federal police informed: How to get through the security check quickly

  1. Keep your plane ticket and important documents at hand: Your boarding pass and important ID or medication documents for prescription medication that you need to carry in your hand luggage must be available at any time during the inspection.
  2. Pay attention to the prescribed luggage dimension: The hand luggage dimensions vary depending on the airline. Please inform yourself in good time about the permitted dimensions.
  3. Pay attention to the permissible fluid regulations: Liquids of max. 100ml per container are to be transported in hand luggage in a bag provided for this purpose. Do not take sharp or pointed objects with you. Liquid medication as well as baby and special foods that you require during a flight can also be carried in large quantities in your hand luggage.
  4. Always keep electronic devices to hand: 
    Electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, tablets or cameras belong at the top of your hand luggage so that you always have them to hand and can get them out quickly if necessary.
  5.  Follow instructions given by security staff

Do you have questions or a concern about safety?

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Federal Police Hamburg Airport

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Hamburg Airport State Police (PK 34)
The state police control center (PK34) is available around the clock on the departure level between Terminal 2 and the Airport Plaza.
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Passengers wishing to export goods and valuables requiring declaration or large sums of cash from Germany can declare this at the Customs counter in Terminal 1 and apply for export certificates. Customs officers are also available to answer any questions you may have about customs.

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Passagiere mit eingeschränkter Mobilität (PRM) sind beim DRK in guten Händen: Die besonders geschulten Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter unterstützen Sie mit ihrem PRM-Service am Hamburg Airport.

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