Flights Hamburg → Zurich
HAM → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Hamburg and Zurich, operating with a fleet of Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The origin airport in Hamburg has been open since 1911, while the destination airport in Zurich, which opened in 1948, serves over 31 million passengers annually.
The Hamburg (HAM) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hamburg (HAM) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south for about 694 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating HAM-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about HAM-ZRH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Hamburg-Zurich route is about 694 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
