Hamburg to Parma flights
Parma lies 973 km (605 mi) south of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamburg | Parma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 2 million | 198,292 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | VRN, 80 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 43100–43216 |
What changes when you arrive in Parma
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
Arriving in Parma
Parma is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 10,064-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, 82 km), Parma Airport (PMF, 4 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport | VRN | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,064 ft | 239 ft |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Parma Airport (regional) | PMF | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,962 ft | 161 ft |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (regional) | VBS | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,810 ft | 355 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Parma from Hamburg?
973 km (605 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Parma by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Parma?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Parma flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN); Parma also has BLQ, PMF, VBS.
What currency do I need in Parma?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.