Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Hamburg flight
Flights from Zurich to Hamburg depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 698 km distance in 1h 25m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 698 km |
Average flight duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Flights per day 52 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel August |
First flight 05:50 |
Last flight 23:00 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£544
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Flights per day
79
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Hamburg will cost around £544 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £131.
Of the 79 flights that leave Zurich for Hamburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 698 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 55 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.
DE4318 · DE4173
DE4312 · DE4181
DE4312 · DE4179
DE4310 · DE4179
DE4310 · DE4181
LX1056
LX1058
LX1052
LX1050
LH5743+
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Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Hamburg
Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 698 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£193 Average Price | £143 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Hamburg flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Hamburg flights for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SK602 · SK1641 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 22h45 | 08:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK602 · SK651 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 8h40 | 18:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK602 · SK649 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 13:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK602 · SK647 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 12h00 | 21:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1610+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h50 | 21:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1710 · AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h10 | 13:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1410+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h55 | 09:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1510+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h35 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
OS134 · OS253 | 09:40 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 13:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1610 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 11h35 | 21:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF1510 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 6h20 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944+ KL1757 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h40 | 16:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1759 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h40 | 20:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1753 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h25 | 09:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1751 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h40 | 06:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4318 · DE4181 | 10:35 Zurich Airport | 22h00 | 08:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1757 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 16:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920+ KL1759 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 10h00 | 20:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX1056 | 11:40 Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 13:10 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2369 · LH2072 | 12:35 Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 16:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1610 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 8h10 | 21:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922 · KL1757 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 16:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922+ KL1759 | 13:15 Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 20:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1610+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h50 | 21:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1410+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h55 | 09:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5683+ LH24 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 17:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5683+ LH28 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 18:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK604 · SK651 | 13:55 Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 18:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK604 · SK649 | 13:55 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 13:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK604 · SK647 | 13:55 Zurich Airport | 7h30 | 21:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK604 · SK1641 | 13:55 Zurich Airport | 18h15 | 08:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
OS140 · OS257 | 14:05 Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 18:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
QR96 · QR89 | 14:40 Zurich Airport | 21h20 | 12:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX1058 | 15:25 Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 16:55 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4310 · DE4181 | 15:50 Zurich Airport | 16h45 | 08:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4310 · DE4173 | 15:50 Zurich Airport | 22h20 | 14:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5743+ LH30 | 16:10 Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 19:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924+ KL1751 | 16:30 Zurich Airport | 14h25 | 06:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924+ KL1759 | 16:30 Zurich Airport | 4h25 | 20:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX1054 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 18:20 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1948 · KL1753 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h45 | 09:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948 · KL1751 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h00 | 06:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL1755 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 20h15 | 13:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948 · KL1759 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h00 | 20:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948 · KL1757 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h15 | 17:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
U21183 | 17:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h30 | 19:00 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5741+ LH36 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 21:30 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5751+ LH2088 | 18:05 Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 21:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926+ KL1751 | 18:10 Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 06:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX4414 | 19:15 Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 20:40 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW7765 | 19:15 Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 20:40 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK610 · SK651 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 22h40 | 18:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK610 · SK649 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 18h30 | 13:55 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK610 · SK647 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 26h00 | 21:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
SK610 · SK1641 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 08:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1751 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 25h45 | 06:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1757 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h05 | 17:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1753 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h35 | 09:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL1755 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h05 | 13:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195+ AF1241+ AF1510 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h00 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1341+ AF1510 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h00 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1501+ AF1510 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h00 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1415+ AF1610 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 15h50 | 21:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1410 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 09:25 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415+ AF1510 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 10h35 | 16:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916+ KL1757 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 11h20 | 17:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916+ KL1755 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 7h20 | 13:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916+ KL1753 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 09:40 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5737+ LH10 | 06:05 Zurich Airport | 4h00 | 10:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5737+ LH8 | 06:05 Zurich Airport | 3h00 | 09:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX1050 | 06:25 Zurich Airport | 1h35 | 08:00 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN2738 · SN2623 | 06:30 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 09:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4312 · DE4181 | 07:05 Zurich Airport | 25h30 | 08:35 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4312 · DE4179 | 07:05 Zurich Airport | 12h55 | 20:00 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
DE4312 · DE4173 | 07:05 Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 14:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LX1052 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 1h30 | 09:15 Hamburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR94 · QR91 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 22h05 | 05:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH6907+ LH16 | 07:50 Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 13:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH6907 · LH14 | 07:50 Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 12:05 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918+ KL1755 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 13:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918 · KL1757 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 9h10 | 17:10 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
OS132 · OS253 | 08:10 Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 13:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5693+ LH2066 | 08:25 Zurich Airport | 4h55 | 13:20 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
LH5693+ LH2062 | 08:25 Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 11:50 Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Hamburg flights
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.

Flights from Zurich to Hamburg generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.1 km away from Zurich city centre and Hamburg Airport is 11.1 km from Hamburg city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Hamburg
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including Heinemann Duty Free and Relay.
- Parking available in P1-P5, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge in Terminal 2.
- Located in Terminal 2, Level 1.
- Bus: 39, 274, 292, 606
- Metro: S1
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