Köln to Kaunas flights
Kaunas lies 1,216 km (756 mi) north-east of Köln, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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 | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Lithuania |
| Population | 1 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | KUN, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 44001–56001 |
Clocks in Kaunas are 1 h ahead of Köln right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Germany into Lithuania: the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
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 Kaunas
Kaunas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kaunas International Airport (KUN), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,663-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vilnius International Airport (VNO, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunas International Airport | KUN | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,663 ft | 256 ft |
| Vilnius International Airport | VNO | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,251 ft | 648 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Köln?
1,216 km (756 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Kaunas by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Kaunas?
Kaunas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vilnius against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Köln to Kaunas flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kaunas International Airport (KUN); Kaunas also has VNO.
What currency do I need in Kaunas?
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.