Köln to Limoges flights
Limoges lies 706 km (439 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 1 h 39 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 | Limoges | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 1 million | 141,176 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | LIG, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 87000–87950 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Limoges
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Limoges
Limoges is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Limoges Airport (LIG), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Brive Souillac airport (BVE, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limoges Airport (regional) | LIG | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,300 ft |
| Brive Souillac airport (regional) | BVE | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,016 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Limoges from Köln?
706 km (439 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Limoges by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Limoges?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Limoges flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Limoges Airport (LIG); Limoges also has BVE.
What currency do I need in Limoges?
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.