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

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 07:35
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:10.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Hamburg takes 1h 10m, covering 888 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg range from €173 to €281, with an average of €210 over the past 12 months. Anything below €173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the €210 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €208 return, compared with €250 via a stopover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Eurowings is the only airline operating Stuttgart to Hamburg flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €17–€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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Stuttgart to Hamburg flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Stuttgart and Hamburg is around €173 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent return train fares are around €57 return, with a trip time of about 7h 53m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 68% lower. However, the train takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Stuttgart to Hamburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €154, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Hamburg Airport (HAM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging €39 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Stuttgart to Hamburg usually depart from Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Stuttgart to Hamburg. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €204 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €242, a difference of €38.

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

Only Eurowings operates flights between Stuttgart and Hamburg.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 55m, compared to 3h 39m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 3h 56m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Hamburg are Millerntor-Stadion, Staatsoper Hamburg, and Miniatur Wunderland. These are among the most viewed places in Hamburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Stuttgart to Hamburg flights:

• 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:

• 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.