Hannover Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Hannover Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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HAJ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Hannover Airport.

What to Expect

Hannover Airport (code: HAJ) consists of three terminals (Terminals A, B and C) connected landside. A wide variety of shops and restaurants are available, mostly in Terminals A and B. 24-hour dining is available. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter one of the airport’s first-class lounges.

Hannover Airport Guide — (Photo courtesy of a guest traveller / 23Mar2017)

Sleeping in Hannover Airport

Many travellers who spend the night at the airport choose to do so to catch an early flight or due to arriving at the airport late at night during public transportation off hours. Seats have armrests for the most part, so you should be prepared to sleep on the cold floor. Have a sleep mask, earplugs, or noise-cancelling headphones handy to block out the airport’s bright lights and loud noises. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See locations in the Airport Hotels section below.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours a day.
However, individual terminals, security checkpoints, and services close overnight when there are no scheduled flights. If you are planning to spend the night, expect limited access to airside areas and minimal services until morning.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels at Hannover Airport:

Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport – Mid-range hotel directly opposite the terminal.
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover – Upscale hotel connected to Terminal C by a covered walkway. Day-use rooms may be available.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Karl Jatho Lounge – Location: Airside, Terminal A, Level 1, directly after security control. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€36 per person) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Eligible airline invitations.
Melli-Beese Lounge – Location: Airside, Terminal C, opposite Gate 19. Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€36 per person) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Eligible airline invitations.

Airline Lounges

You may have access to the lounge listed below if you are a First or Business Class traveller. For more information, check the airline’s website.

Lufthansa Business Lounge – Location: Airside, Terminal A, Level 2, Schengen area, near Gate A2. Hours: 5:00 AM – 8:30 PM (based on flight schedules). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (relaxation and reading zone). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Complimentary for Lufthansa and Star Alliance Business Class passengers • Lounge membership programs: Miles & More Frequent Traveller • Star Alliance Gold • Select eligible premium-cabin passengers on Star Alliance partner flights.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge – Location: Airside, Terminal A, Level 2, Schengen area, near Gate A2. Hours: 5:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (quiet seating area). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Complimentary for Lufthansa Business Class passengers • Star Alliance Gold members travelling on any Star Alliance airline • Lufthansa Senator and HON Circle members • Lounge membership programs: Miles & More (Senator level) • Star Alliance Gold.

Food & Drinks

Most food outlets operate according to flight schedules and close overnight when there are no departures.

McDonald’s (Airport Plaza, Departures level between Terminals A and B) is typically open 24 hours.

If you need groceries, EDEKA Aktiv Markt in Airport Plaza offers sandwiches, takeaway meals, and general grocery items.
Hours: Approximately 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM daily (hours may vary on Sundays and holidays).

Drinking Water
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Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage is available in Terminal B, Arrivals level. Rates per item: €3.00 (up to 3 hours) • €6.00 (up to 24 hours). Higher fees apply for oversized or irregular items. Hours: 24 hours. For assistance, contact the Airport Service Center.

Mobile Charging

Power outlets are available throughout the public areas and near many gates in Terminals A and C. Some seating areas include built-in sockets and USB ports. Availability varies, so arriving with a fully charged device or a portable power bank is recommended.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Hannover Airport for three hours. Once your time expires, you can renew. Connect to the “FreeWifi@HAJ ” network. Additional WiFi access may also be available inside lounges and select restaurants.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Business Center – Meeting and conference rooms are available for rent. Advance booking is recommended.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Heinemann Duty Free operates in the departures area. In addition, there are several gift shops and a convenience store for travel essentials, snacks, and reading material.

Family Services – If you are travelling with children, the following facilities are available:

Baby changing facilities – Available landside and airside in all terminals.
Children’s Play Areas – Small play areas are located in Terminal B, Terminal C, and the Airport Plaza between Terminals A and B.
Strollers – Strollers are available on the departures level in all terminals for a refundable €1 deposit.

Information Desk – The Airport Service Center provides general information, tax refund assistance, and luggage storage services.
Location: Terminal B, Arrivals level. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Luggage

Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
Luggage Trolleys – Available at terminal entrances. €1 deposit required.

Massage Chairs – Massage chairs are available landside and airside on the departures levels. Rates are posted on the machines.

Money

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs operated by Sparkasse Hannover are available 24 hours. International transaction fees may apply.
Banking Services – Sparkasse Hannover operates a full-service bank branch with standard daytime business hours (typically weekdays).
Currency Exchange – Travelex is located in Airport Plaza (Departures level, between Terminals A and B).
Typical hours: Early morning to evening (approximately 5:45 AM – 9:15 PM).

Pharmacy – Airport Apotheke – Location: Terminal A, Departures level, between Terminals A and B, Landside.

Prayer Room – Two prayer rooms are available 24 hours:

Interfaith prayer room – Arrivals level, connecting hall between Terminals A and B
Muslim prayer room – Arrivals level, connecting hall between Terminals B and C

Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas and in marked indoor smoking booths.

Things to do & see

Airport Tours – Behind-the-scenes tours are offered for groups. Advance booking is required.
Casino – Spiel-in Casino – Location: Arrival Level Terminal C. Hours: open 24 hours.
Observation Deck – A 360° panoramic terrace can be accessed via the glass elevators to the Hannover Airport Plaza in the connector link between Terminals A and B. Rate: € 3.50 (adult) and € 2.50 (child).
World of Aviation – The “World of Aviation” is an interactive exhibition featuring a flight simulator. Rate: € 4.80 (adults) and € 3.50 (child). The flight simulator is € 149.00
Virtual Reality Experiences – Are you up for a thrill before taking your flight? Try one of the virtual reality experiences using Birdly, which allows you to fly through different land and waterscapes.

Airlines

Hannover Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Austrian • Air Serbia • Air Cairo • Air France • British Airways • Corendon • European Air Charter • Flyerbil • Freebird • LOT • Lufthansa • Eurowings • KLM • Nouvelair • Pegasus Airlines • SAS • Smartwings • SunExpress • Swiss • TUI • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines • Vueling.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Car rental services are available between Terminals A and B in the Arrivals area. The following agencies are located on-site: Avis/Budget • Alamo/Enterprise/National • Europcar • Hertz/Thrifty • Sixt • Volkswagen Rent-A-Car.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside of Arrivals. Total trip time between the airport and central Hannover is about 25 minutes in one direction.

Train

Hannover Airport is connected by rail to central Hannover via S5 Suburban Train (Hannover Airport Line). Trains run between the airport’s S-Bahn station (located in Terminal C) and Hannover Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) every 30 minutes from 3:35 AM to 1:05 AM. The total trip time in one direction is 18 minutes. For schedules and fare information, visit the Deutsche Bahn AG website.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-02-24

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.