Köln to Freiburg flights
Freiburg lies 333 km (207 mi) south 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 11 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 | Freiburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 237,460 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | BSL, 50 km out |
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 Freiburg
Freiburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 63 km), Zürich Airport (ZRH, 79 km), Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 50 km (31 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 79 km (49 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Freiburg from Köln?
333 km (207 mi) in a straight line, south of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Freiburg by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Freiburg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Freiburg flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL); Freiburg also has SXB, ZRH, FKB.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.