Köln to Schaerbeek flights
Schaerbeek lies 181 km (112 mi) 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 59 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.
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| Köln | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Population | 1 million | 132,761 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | BRU, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 1030 |
What changes when you arrive in Schaerbeek
Crossing from Germany into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Schaerbeek
Schaerbeek is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 46 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 95 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 96 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 98 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 36 km (22 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Schaerbeek from Köln?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Schaerbeek by air?
About 59 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 Schaerbeek?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Schaerbeek flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brussels Airport (BRU); Schaerbeek also has CRL, EIN, LIL, MST, ANR.
What currency do I need in Schaerbeek?
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.