Köln to Rostock flights
Rostock lies 496 km (308 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 1 h 23 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 | Rostock | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 198,293 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | RLG, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 18055–18147 |
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 Rostock
Rostock is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock-Laage Airport (regional) | RLG | 21 km (13 mi) | 8,202 ft | 138 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rostock from Köln?
496 km (308 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Rostock by air?
About 1 h 23 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 Rostock?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Rostock flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG); Rostock also has LBC.
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.