Köln to Cardiff flights
Cardiff lies 708 km (440 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 39 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 | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | CWL, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | CF10–CF24 |
Clocks in Cardiff are 1 h behind Köln right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands only 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Cardiff is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,723 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bristol Airport (BRS, 34 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Köln?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Cardiff by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Köln to Cardiff flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cardiff International Airport (CWL); Cardiff also has BRS, EXT.
What currency do I need in Cardiff?
The Pound (GBP).
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.