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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 and lands at 8:00
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 22:45.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Munich to Hamburg takes 1h 20m, covering 965 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Munich to Hamburg range from 166 € to 259 €, with an average of 201 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 166 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the 201 € route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 151 € return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with 200 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 15 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Munich to Hamburg flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 15%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Munich and Hamburg is around 167 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent return bus fares are around 64 € return, with a trip time of about 11h 50m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 62% lower. However, the bus takes about 10+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Munich to Hamburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 115 €, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Hamburg Airport (HAM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Flex To Go
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar

Flights from Munich to Hamburg usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM).

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 Munich to Hamburg route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Munich to Hamburg. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 188 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 222 €, a difference of 34 €.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Munich and Hamburg. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Eurowings
• Lufthansa City Airlines

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 48m, compared to 4h 24m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 4h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Hamburg are Miniatur Wunderland, Volksparkstadion, and Barclaycard Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Hamburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to Hamburg flights:

• Lufthansa: 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:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa City Airlines: 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.