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55 airlines, roughly 120 direct destinations, five routes that never existed before. According to Hamburg Airport, the summer 2026 schedule is the most diverse offering in the airport's history. Great. But if you've ever stood at a gate with a bag that didn't meet the airline's size limit, you know: the route is one thing. The baggage rules are another.
That's where things get tricky. The five new airlines flying from Hamburg have wildly different policies. Royal Jordanian throws in a free 23 kg checked bag. AJet's basic fare? You get a tiny personal item under the seat. That gap matters, and you should know about it before you book.
The Five New Hamburg Airport Summer 2026 Routes
Since late March 2026, Hamburg has five brand-new direct connections:
Royal Jordanian to Amman (from March 28, twice weekly). As a oneworld member, Royal Jordanian connects Hamburg to the entire Middle East and Asia via Amman.
easyJet to Marrakech (from May, twice weekly). Budget flights to North Africa, but watch the hand luggage fine print.
AJet to Bodrum (from June 27, twice weekly). The Turkish Airlines subsidiary (formerly AnadoluJet) flies to Turkey's Aegean coast.
Wizz Air to Podgorica (from March 31). Montenegro's capital becomes Wizz Air's 13th destination from Hamburg.
Norwegian to Stockholm (from May 13, four times weekly). The Scandinavian carrier returns to Hamburg.
That makes five completely new direct connections in the Hamburg Airport summer schedule 2026. TAP Air Portugal is also boosting Lisbon capacity by about 50 percent with new A320neo aircraft.
The Baggage Comparison You Actually Need
All five new airlines in the Hamburg Airport summer schedule 2026 have completely different baggage rules. I put them side by side. The result? Near full-inclusive on one end, a tiny under-seat pouch on the other. Honestly pretty stark.
| Airline | Free Hand Luggage | Large Cabin Bag | Free Checked Bag? | Cost for 23 kg Bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Jordanian | 51x41x23 cm, 7 kg | No (1 piece enough) | Yes, 23 kg | Included in fare |
| easyJet | 45x36x20 cm, 15 kg | 56x45x25 cm (extra fee) | No | From ~€8.99 |
| AJet | 40x30x15 cm, 4 kg | 55x40x23 cm (from EcoJet) | No (Basic) | From ~€25 |
| Wizz Air (Coming Soon) | 40x30x20 cm, 10 kg | 55x40x23 cm (Priority) | No | From ~€7 (10 kg) |
| Norwegian | 38x20x30 cm (LowFare) | 55x40x23 cm (from LowFare+) | Yes (LowFare+, 23 kg) | From ~€20 |
Two things jump out immediately.
Royal Jordanian is by far the most generous. You get a 23 kg checked bag included. Some fares even come with two pieces. If you're flying to Amman, Hamburg Airport baggage fees probably aren't something you need to worry about.
On the other end: AJet's Basic fare. Your personal item allowance is 40x30x15 cm. That's smaller than what most budget carriers offer. Even Ryanair allows a bit more in the free tier. A regular daypack might not even fit. Get caught with something bigger at the gate? That's up to a €50 penalty fee. It makes the "cheap" AJet flight to Bodrum surprisingly expensive by the end of the week.
The gap between airlines is significant. It gets especially painful when you end up paying at the gate. We've put together a detailed breakdown of what airlines charge at the gate if you want the full picture.
The easyJet Trap
A lot of people assume they can bring their standard cabin trolley on an easyJet flight for free. They can't. The standard fare only covers a small bag (45x36x20 cm). Your 55 cm carry-on roller? Doesn't work. You need a fare upgrade or a paid add-on. Show up at the gate without one and the fee can hit €65. If you're booking Hamburg Marrakech with easyJet, add the baggage option at checkout. Our easyJet hand luggage guide has the full breakdown for the summer 2026 schedule from Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport Keeps Growing
One practical note if you're on an early departure: Hamburg now offers evening bag drop from 6 PM to 8 PM for next-morning flights. Drop your bag the night before, go home relaxed, arrive fresh at the gate. Better than dragging a full trolley through the terminal at 4 AM.
The airport is growing on the infrastructure side too. Hamburg handled roughly 14.8 million passengers in 2025. That's 86 percent of pre-COVID levels, the best recovery rate among major German airports without hub status. Around €70 million in investments are planned for 2026, including a €90 million baggage system overhaul finishing by 2029. If you fly from Hamburg regularly, you'll hopefully notice the difference.
