Zurich to Hamburg (ZRH–HAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–HAM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings, Swiss and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings | 18 | 319 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| LX Swiss | 13 | 321 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 223 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E95 | 1h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hamburg from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→HAM | BSL→HAM | STR→HAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 11 | 31 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 30m | 1h 9m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · HAM: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg.
Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–HAM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to HAM
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific, Eurowings and Swiss. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to HAM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HAM ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (694 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HAJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Stuttgart (STR) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).