Köln to Limerick flights
Limerick lies 1,086 km (675 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 2 h 9 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 | Limerick | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Ireland |
| Population | 1 million | 102,287 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | SNN, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | V94 |
Clocks in Limerick are 1 h behind Köln right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Limerick
Crossing from Germany into Ireland: traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Limerick
Limerick is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shannon Airport (SNN), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cork International Airport (ORK, 92 km), Kerry Airport (KIR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Airport | SNN | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,495 ft | 46 ft |
| Cork International Airport | ORK | 92 km (57 mi) | 6,998 ft | 502 ft |
| Kerry Airport (regional) | KIR | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,562 ft | 112 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Limerick from Köln?
1,086 km (675 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Limerick by air?
About 2 h 9 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 Limerick?
Limerick is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Dublin against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Köln to Limerick flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Shannon Airport (SNN); Limerick also has ORK, KIR.
What currency do I need in Limerick?
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.