Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Zurich and Hamburg are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 197 Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, take the 07:10 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:45 with Eurowings.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZRH to HAM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Hamburg (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings ranks as the top on-time carrier for ZRH to HAM flights, with 82.86% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Currently, 49 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 107 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to HAM, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you have a late Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HAM:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience more of Hamburg and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Hamburg. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to HAM in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Hamburg, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.