Köln to Stavanger flights
Stavanger lies 897 km (557 mi) north 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 54 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 | Stavanger | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Norway |
| Population | 1 million | 151,669 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | SVG, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 4001–4099 |
What changes when you arrive in Stavanger
Crossing from Germany into Norway: money changes from the Euro to the Krone (NOK); the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Stavanger
Stavanger is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,369 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU, 51 km), Stord Airport, Sørstokken (SRP, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | SVG | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,369 ft | 29 ft |
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (regional) | HAU | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,957 ft | 86 ft |
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken (regional) | SRP | 94 km (58 mi) | 3,937 ft | 160 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Stavanger from Köln?
897 km (557 mi) in a straight line, north of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Stavanger by air?
About 1 h 54 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 Stavanger?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Stavanger flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG); Stavanger also has HAU, SRP.
What currency do I need in Stavanger?
The Krone (NOK).
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.