Hannover Airport is called Langenhagen Airport by locals. It is a very short trip from the small town of Langenhagen. Hannover Airport began operations in 1952. It replaced an outdated airfield that was right inside the centre of Hannover. In 1973 two modern-day terminals were built. They became highly respected in the industry for their efficient design. Cheap car hire at Hannover Airport (HAJ) can be obtained in the Arrivals zone.

In 1998, the airport built its newest terminal. Terminal C was made to help manage overcrowding. All three terminals can now handle large planes and they have additional gates and desks to help process passengers quickly. Terminal D was rebuilt for use by a British Royal Air Force base. They use it for operations involving the troops in the north of Germany.

In 2000, airport authorities built the S-Bahn to shuttle people between the airport and Hamelin. The rail service also stops at Hannover Central Station. The journey takes precisely 17 minutes. Trains operate according to a precise schedule. The train replaced a bus service. Buses departed more frequently than their S-Bahn counterparts, but could not hold as many people and were slower. Taxis and car rental are also available for trips into town.

Flights from many major European airlines use HAJ. However, budget lines also run more than 20 daily flights from the airport, especially TUIfly.

Cheap car hire at Hannover Airport (HAJ) is easy to organise and there are many choices. Highways in Germany are known for their good organisation and they have either high speed limits or no limit at all. Renting a car in Germany is ideal for those who love to drive.