Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Hamburg (ZRH - HAM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Hamburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$228	Air France 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $228
Cheapest one-way flight	$121	KLM 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $121
Cheapest nonstop flights	$230	SWISS Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $230
Last-minute weekend getaway	$307	Condor 1 stop 5 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $307
Cheapest business class flights	$602	Eurowings Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $602

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Hamburg takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Hamburg is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–250
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–380

Popular airlines from Zürich to Hamburg

SWISS

Nonstop

from $245

Typical price: $220–490

34 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Eurowings

Nonstop

from $295

Typical price: $235–540

18 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - HAM Every day

10 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Lufthansa

from $485

Typical price: $270–540

124 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Austrian

from $492

Typical price: $325–690

55 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
KLM

from $243

Typical price: $240–530

47 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Condor

from $307

Typical price: $285–405

22 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Hamburg

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Hamburg Germany 28 min 6 mi
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Germany 3 hr 22 min 167 mi
Hannover Airport (HAJ)

Hanover Germany 1 hr 38 min 76 mi
Bremen Airport (BRE)

Bremen Germany 1 hr 25 min 60 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Hamburg

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Hamburg are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $155 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $228. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $245, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $485, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $492, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $243, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $307, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg starts at $228 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Hamburg.

Peak travel months are Apr–Aug, plus Oct and Dec. With high precipitation rates year-round, summer (Jun–Aug) can be sunny, foggy or rainy. Winter (Dec–Feb) can be snowy. Key events are the Hamburg Port Anniversary (May), the Alster Fair (late summer), the Reeperbahn Music Festival (Sep) and the Christmas Markets (Nov–Dec). Hamburg’s traditional, early-morning fish market attracts crowds with local food and jazz music year-round.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Hamburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Hamburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Hamburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 34 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 124 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Hamburg are:

Eurowings offers 18 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Eurowings flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Austrian offers 55 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
KLM offers 47 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Condor offers 22 connecting flights per week. Condor flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Hamburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $228. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $121.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $245, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $295, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $485, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $492, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $243, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $307, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.

SWISS and Eurowings fly direct from Zürich to Hamburg.

There are 34 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Eurowings direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Hamburg at price $307 is offered by Condor from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

SWISS and Eurowings fly direct from Zürich to Hamburg.

There are 34 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Eurowings direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Hamburg start at $230 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with SWISS.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Hamburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Hamburg start at $602 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Eurowings.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Hamburg start at $228 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Zürich to Hamburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Hamburg starts at $307 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27 with Condor.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Hamburg at price $307 is offered by Condor from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Hamburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.