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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Flights from Zaventem to Hamburg depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $308 (€249) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 21:55. The fastest flight covers the 298 miles (481 km) distance in 1h 10m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 298 miles (481 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $308 (€249) |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
Cheapest price
$459
Average price
$459
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zaventem to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Hamburg will cost around $459 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $459.
Of the 1 flights that leave Zaventem for Hamburg onTue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 481 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $308.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$383 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Hamburg:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Hamburg costing on average $184 (€149).
A bus is $316 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Hamburg costing on average $383 (€310).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
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