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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Hamburg:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:29
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 21:59.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Hamburg.

A direct flight from Zurich to Hamburg takes 1h 29m, covering 431 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zurich to Hamburg range from £165 to £279, with an average of £216 over the past 12 months. Anything below £165 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the £216 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £134 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £217 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Hamburg flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Hamburg is around £141 return, with a flight time of about 6h 15m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £60, with a trip time of about 11h 12m. The bus is similarly priced at around £70 and takes about 12h 55m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 54% lower. However, those options take about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Hamburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £89, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Hamburg Airport (HAM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Flex To Go
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt

Flights from Zurich to Hamburg usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Hamburg route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Hamburg most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Zurich to Hamburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £195 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £236, a difference of £41.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Hamburg. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Eurowings

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h, compared to 4h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Some of the most popular sights in Hamburg are Miniatur Wunderland, Congress Center Hamburg, and Sporthalle Hamburg. These are among the most viewed places in Hamburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Hamburg flights:

• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.