Hamburg to Geneva (HAM–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hamburg to Geneva
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 539 mi 1h 45m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

HAM–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 539 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HAM–GVA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HAM to GVA.
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One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
4,006
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Geneva is 0 hours the same as Hamburg.
HAM: CEST · GVA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg, it's 6:00 PM in Geneva.
Distance & Flight Time
539 mi / 867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Switzerland are both part of the Schengen Area and the EU-EFTA free movement framework. German citizens can enter Switzerland with just a national ID card or passport. No visa, no registration, no time limit for short stays. You can stay, work, or study freely.

If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register with the cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt) within 14 days of arrival. EU/EFTA citizens get a residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung B) almost automatically with proof of employment or sufficient funds. The registration fee varies by canton but is typically CHF 50 to 100.

There are no border controls in practice, though Swiss customs can check for goods declarations. The duty-free allowance is CHF 300 worth of goods per person per day when entering from Germany.

HAM–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamburg to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance539 mi / 867 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: HAM
IATA / ICAOHAM / EDDH
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation53 ft / 16 m
Destination: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HAM to GVA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 539 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STN, RIX, SKP, OTP, VCE, TOS, ACE, LGW, FUE, NAP, IBZ, OPO, BRU, AMS, NCE, RMF, DUS, CPH, HER, MUC, CDG, ZRH, TEB, MAN, PMI, CFU, AGP, FRA, BSL, ALC, BIO, MAD, VIE, WAW, LHR, OLB, SXM, ARN, LUX, FCO, TIA, BCN, OSL, DUB, BUD, HEL, DXB, ATH, LIS, SPU, PRN, AMM, IST, ADB, BEG, SAW, AYT, FNC, FAO, HRG, DOH, TFS and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GVA to HAM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HAM to GVA

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss.

HAM to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAM to GVA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 539 miles (867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.