- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Flights from Zurich to Hamburg depart on average 62 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by train.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 433 miles (698 km) distance in 1h 25m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 433 miles (698 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Flights per day 62 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$606
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
97
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Hamburg will cost around $606 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 97 flights that leave Zurich for Hamburg onMon, Aug 03, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 698 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 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.
U21181
EW7763
EW7765
KL1920 · KL1757
KL1916 · KL1753
LX4414
LX4456
LX1058
EW7763
EW7765Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich 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 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$212 Average price | $247 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Hamburg:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Hamburg costing on average $212 (€173).
A bus is $168 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Hamburg costing on average $247 (€201).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Hamburg flights for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA765 · BA970 | 7:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h20 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA962 | 7:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h35 | 9:50 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4312 · DE4173 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1052 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1918 · KL1759 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 12h35 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1751 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 22h35 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1753 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 25h55 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1185+ LH4222 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF1410 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h55 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1115 · AF1410 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 23h35 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4181 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 21h40 | 9:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4173 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 4:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1759 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 10h05 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1751 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 20h05 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1753 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 23h25 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1056 | 12:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5765+ LH5378 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 4h05 | 5:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5765+ LH4190 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 4:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS138+ OS8863 | 1:20 PM Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 5:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1753 | 2:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h55 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1751 | 2:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1759 | 2:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1946 · KL1755 | 2:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h45 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1410 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h05 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF1510 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h55 | 5:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1410 | 2:50 PM Zurich Airport | 19h40 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1615 · AF1710 | 2:50 PM Zurich Airport | 23h25 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4456 | 4:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW7763 | 4:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
DE4310 · DE4181 | 4:45 PM Zurich Airport | 16h15 | 9:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5767+ LH4114 | 4:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 8:40 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1751 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 14h20 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1759 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1753 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 17h40 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1755 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 20h30 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924 · KL1757 | 5:35 PM Zurich Airport | 24h15 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1054 | 5:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 7:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1948 · KL1759 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h25 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1757 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h20 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1751 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h25 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1755 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h35 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948 · KL1753 | 6:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h45 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH34 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 10:20 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA964 | 7:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h30 | 1:40 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA962 | 7:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h40 | 9:50 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA966 | 7:10 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h45 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5751+ LH2078 | 7:15 PM Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 10:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1753 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 15h50 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21183 | 7:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 8:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1926 · KL1751 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1755 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 18h40 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1757 | 7:25 PM Zurich Airport | 22h25 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4414 | 8:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 10:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW7765 | 8:35 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 10:00 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
U21181 | 6:20 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 7:50 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1942 · KL1753 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h45 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1759 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h25 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1757 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942 · KL1755 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA964 | 6:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h00 | 1:40 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA966 | 6:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h15 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA970 | 6:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h55 | 10:35 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA962 | 6:40 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 27h05 | 9:45 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5737+ LH12 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 11:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1050 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 8:25 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5737+ LH10 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 3h10 | 10:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1753 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1757 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 10h50 | 5:50 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1755 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1759 | 7:00 AM Zurich Airport | 14h55 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Large railway model world with intricate miniature cities, airports, and landscapes. Technically not a museum, but one of Hamburg’s top attractions.
Contemporary art museum in a former market hall, showing ambitious international exhibitions. A strong choice for modern art and photography.
Historic lakeside promenade and central square, ideal for people-watching, shopping, and views over the Inner Alster and city skyline.
Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
Lakeside quarter around the Outer Alster, popular for strolling, sailing views, and elegant residential scenery close to the city center.
A rich fish soup from the old port, made with several fish species, vegetables and broth. It reflects Hamburg’s long maritime and fishing tradition.
Pan-fried fillet of North Sea plaice, often served with bacon, potatoes and salad. A classic Northern German fish dish common in Hamburg.
A sweet yeast pastry shaped like a knot, traditionally baked in Hamburg and often enjoyed with coffee. It is a long-standing local bakery specialty.
Two-Michelin-star dining with modern, highly refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting near the Inner Alster.
Historic fish hall on the Elbe known for fresh seafood platters, harbour views and classic Hamburg maritime atmosphere.
Beloved traditional inn serving robust Northern German classics such as Labskaus in a cozy, old-Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and transit are reasonable versus major Western European capitals.
Service is often included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Hamburg by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Hamburg flights use the Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Hamburg airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Hamburg Airport is 7 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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