Hanover (HAJ)
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Hannover Airport – Strategic Gateway in Northern Germany
Hannover Airport (IATA: HAJ, ICAO: EDDV) is the international gateway for the Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg metropolitan region and the capital of Lower Saxony. Located just 11 kilometres north of Hannover’s city centre, the airport serves as a key aviation hub for Northern Germany, combining strong regional relevance with international connectivity. With over 5.3 million passengers in 2025, Hannover Airport continues its stable recovery and demonstrates solid long-term market potential.
The airport offers a balanced traffic mix of business, leisure and hub connectivity. Direct services connect the region with major European cities, important international hubs and a wide range of popular holiday destinations, particularly in the Mediterranean leisure markets. This positioning makes Hannover Airport attractive for scheduled, charter and feeder operations, serving both point-to-point and connecting demand.
A major competitive advantage is Hannover Airport’s 24/7 operational availability. The airport is not subject to night flight restrictions, providing airlines with full flexibility for late-night, early-morning and time-critical operations. This unrestricted operating framework is especially beneficial for cargo carriers, integrators, charter operators and hub-related traffic requiring reliable round-the-clock access.
Regional Economic Significance
As Lower Saxony’s leading international airport, Hannover Airport plays a key role in regional economic development. It strengthens Hannover’s position as a business and trade location and supports international tourism and investment. The airport generates around 10,000 jobs directly and indirectly across airlines, logistics, services and airport operations.
Cargo and Logistics
Hannover Airport is an established cargo and logistics location in Northern Germany. Its unrestricted night operations, efficient handling structures and strategic location make HAJ a reliable hub for scheduled cargo flights, express logistics and mail services, particularly for time-sensitive and e-commerce-driven flows.
Trade Fairs and Business Travel
Hannover is one of Europe’s most important trade fair locations, led by Hannover Messe and numerous international exhibitions. Hannover Airport acts as the primary gateway for exhibitors and business travellers, supporting increased traffic volumes and charter activity during major events.
Strategic Vision and Sustainability
Hannover Airport follows a long-term strategy focused on sustainable growth, operational reliability and strong airline partnerships. Alongside environmental initiatives such as energy efficiency and emissions reduction, the airport embraces its social responsibility toward employees, customers, suppliers and contractual partners, fostering fair cooperation, safety and long-term value creation.
Facts & Figures
- Passengers 6.3 million (2019), 5.3 million (2025)
- Terminals: A, B, C and D
- Operating hours: 24/7, no night flight restrictions
- Parking capacity: over 14,000 parking spaces
- Location: 11 km north of Hannover
- Connectivity: direct rail link, motorway access
- Role: regional business gateway, cargo hub, trade fair airport, leisure traffic base
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