Köln to Bielefeld flights
Bielefeld lies 164 km (102 mi) north-east of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Köln | Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 331,906 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | PAD, 47 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 33519–33739 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Köln
Köln is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 42 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 80 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 83 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 93 km).
Arriving in Bielefeld
Bielefeld is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 59 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 85 km), Kassel Airport (KSF, 90 km), Hannover Airport (HAJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 59 km (37 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bielefeld from Köln?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Bielefeld by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Bielefeld?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Bielefeld flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD); Bielefeld also has FMO, DTM, KSF, HAJ.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.