Köln to The Hague flights
The Hague lies 223 km (139 mi) north-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 2 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 | The Hague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 474,292 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | RTM, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in The Hague
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 The Hague
The Hague is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 41 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 41 km (25 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 99 km (62 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Staying in The Hague
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in The Hague. Of the 201 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (75), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 153,083 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is The Hague from Köln?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to The Hague by air?
About 1 h 2 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 The Hague?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to The Hague flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM); The Hague also has AMS, ANR.
What currency do I need in The Hague?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in The Hague?
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in The Hague, bookable on this site.
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.