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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hamburg to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 8:19
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:34.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hamburg to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Hamburg to Zurich takes 1h 24m, covering 1.116 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Hamburg to Zurich range from 161 € to 274 €, with an average of 207 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 161 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the 207 € route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 185 € return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with 208 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hamburg to Zurich flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Hamburg and Zurich is around 133 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 25m. Recent return bus fares are around 79 € return, with a trip time of about 13h. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 41% lower. However, the bus takes about 11+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Hamburg to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 85 €, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Hamburg to Zurich usually depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hamburg to Zurich route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

One-stop flights from Hamburg to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Hamburg to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 194 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 247 €, a difference of 54 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Hamburg and Zurich. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Eurowings

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 25m, compared to 4h 01m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 22m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Opernhaus Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund, and Halle 622. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Hamburg to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.