Köln to Groningen flights
Groningen lies 256 km (159 mi) north 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 5 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 | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 244,807 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | GRQ, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 9711–9747 |
What changes when you arrive in Groningen
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Groningen
Groningen is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,202 ft | 17 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Groningen from Köln?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Groningen by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Groningen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Groningen flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).
What currency do I need in Groningen?
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.