Köln to Bristol flights
Bristol lies 667 km (415 mi) west of Köln, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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 | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | BRS, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | BS1–BS6 |
Clocks in Bristol are 1 h behind Köln right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bristol
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Bristol
Bristol is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cardiff International Airport (CWL, 52 km), Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 92 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 52 km (32 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
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Staying in Bristol
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Köln?
667 km (415 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Bristol by air?
About 1 h 36 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 Bristol?
Bristol is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Köln to Bristol flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Bristol also has CWL, BOH, EXT.
What currency do I need in Bristol?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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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.