Köln to Bremen flights
Bremen lies 270 km (168 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 1 h 6 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 | Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 546,501 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | BRE, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 28195–28779 |
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 Bremen
Bremen is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bremen Airport (BRE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,642 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hannover Airport (HAJ, 90 km), Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, 100 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,642 ft | 14 ft |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 90 km (56 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 100 km (62 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (regional) | FCN | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,002 ft | 74 ft |
Book a flight to Bremen
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Bremen
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (186), and 2 are five-star. Across 139 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 230,713 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bremen
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bremen from Köln?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Bremen by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Bremen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Bremen flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bremen Airport (BRE); Bremen also has HAJ, HAM, FCN.
Where can I stay in Bremen?
Our booking partner lists 554 places to stay in Bremen, bookable on this site.
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.