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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.

    Information

    Opening hours of the aviation security checkpoint

    From November 3 to March 31, 2026, the air security check will be open as follows:

    Monday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Wednesday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
    Friday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
    Saturday: 4:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    Sunday: 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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    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

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    Special lanes

    Families with small children (0-6 years) and people with reduced mobility (PRM) with walking aids wider than 50cm (wheelchairs, rollators) cannot use the Slot & Fly lane or the Fastlane for technical reasons. Our PRM/family lane in the Airport Plaza is still available for you as usual.

    Do you have questions or a concern about safety?

    Federal Police Hamburg Airport

    Security

    Telefon:

    +49 (0)40 5002 7300

    E-Mail:

    bpolifh.ham@polizei.bund.de

    Web:

    www.bundespolizei.de

    Location:

    opening hours:

    • Monday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Tuesday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Wednesday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Thursday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Friday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Saturday: 04:30 bis 24:00 Current day

    • Sunday: 04:30 bis 24:00

    • Hamburg Airport State Police (PK 34)

      Sicherheit

      The state police control center (PK34) is available around the clock on the departure level between Terminal 2 and the Airport Plaza.

      Telefon:

      +49 (0)40 42865 3460

      E-Mail:

      pk34@polizei.hamburg.de

      Web:

      www.polizei.hamburg.de

      Location:

      opening hours:

      • Monday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Tuesday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Wednesday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Thursday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Friday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Saturday: 00:01 bis 24:00 Current day

      • Sunday: 00:01 bis 24:00

    • Customs / Export

      Security

      Telefon:

      +49 (0)40 5075 2431

      Web:

      www.zoll.de

      Location:

      opening hours:

      • Monday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      • Tuesday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      • Wednesday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      • Thursday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      • Friday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      • Saturday: 05:00 bis 22:00 Current day

      • Sunday: 05:00 bis 22:00

      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.

    • Airport Fire Department

      Security

      Telefon:

      112

      E-Mail:

      feuerwehr@ham.airport.de

      Location:

      opening hours:

      • Monday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Tuesday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Wednesday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Thursday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Friday: 00:01 bis 24:00

      • Saturday: 00:01 bis 24:00 Current day

      • Sunday: 00:01 bis 24:00

    • Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

      Security

      Telefon:

      +49 (0)40 5075 3353 oder - 2645

      Web:

      www.drk-mediservice.de

      Location:

      opening hours:

      • Monday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      • Tuesday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      • Wednesday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      • Thursday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      • Friday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      • Saturday: 05:00 bis 23:00 Current day

      • Sunday: 05:00 bis 23:00

      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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