Lying just north of the city and with motorway access, Hannover-Langenhagen International Airport receives flights from all over Europe as well as from limited Asian destinations and from US cities with a change. There are four terminals at the airport with decent facilities that include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants and bars, plus business lounges and duty-free.

Getting to the city from the airport is straightforward, with trains, buses and taxis all in service. The S-Bahn number 5 train departs the airport every 30 minutes all day long. It’s a 15-minute journey time. It terminates at Central Station from where the subway/tram system goes citywide. Buses also run to the city from the airport, as do metered taxis 24 hours.

Hannover is compact enough to get around easily on foot, yet there is also a comprehensive public transport network consisting of commuter trains, a subway, trams, and buses, as well as many taxi firms. Services are frequent and efficient and three zones—Hanover, Umland and Region—can be covered on day passes.

If you decide to hire a car, there is much to see around the Lower Saxony region and the roads, like elsewhere in Germany, are excellent. Parking can be a little tight in the city. Cycle paths are everywhere in Hannover and you can rent a bike easily enough. While you don’t need to wear a helmet, the bike must have working front and rear lights by law.

GVH Hannover Card (HannoverCard): this useful card gives the user access to city attractions for less. It also offers free access to city buses, commuter (S-Bahn) trains and subway (U-Bahn) trains within the Greater Hannover transport network. One-day and three-day single and group tickets are available from the tourist office.