Köln to Chamartín flights
Chamartín lies 1,424 km (885 mi) south-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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 | Chamartín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 140,000 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | MAD, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chamartín
Crossing from Germany into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Chamartín
Chamartín is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | MAD | 9 km (6 mi) | 14,271 ft | 1,998 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chamartín from Köln?
1,424 km (885 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Chamartín by air?
About 2 h 35 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 Chamartín?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Chamartín flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What currency do I need in Chamartín?
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.