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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Hamburg:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Hamburg range from $219 to $373, with an average of $287 over the past 12 months. Anything below $219 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $287 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $290 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 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% of flights 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 $193 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 25m. Recent bus fares are around $93, with a trip time of about 12h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 52% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 11+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Hamburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Hamburg Airport (HAM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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 3 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 20% on flights from Zurich to Hamburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $255 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $316, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Eurowings

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

Some of the most popular sights in Hamburg are Congress Center Hamburg, Hamburg Messe and Congress and Friedhof Ohlsdorf. 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

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