Köln to Paderborn flights
Paderborn lies 153 km (95 mi) north-east of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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 | Paderborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 142,161 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | PAD, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 33098–33106 |
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 Paderborn
Paderborn is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kassel Airport (KSF, 55 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 82 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 55 km (34 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Paderborn from Köln?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Paderborn by air?
About 57 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 Paderborn?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Paderborn flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD); Paderborn also has KSF, DTM, FMO.
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.