Köln to Trondheim flights
Trondheim lies 1,405 km (873 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 2 h 33 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 | Trondheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Norway |
| Population | 1 million | 216,518 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | TRD, 26 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 7003–7498 |
What changes when you arrive in Trondheim
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 Trondheim
Trondheim is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,052 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ørland Airport (OLA, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trondheim Airport, Værnes | TRD | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,052 ft | 56 ft |
| Ørland Airport (regional) | OLA | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,755 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Trondheim from Köln?
1,405 km (873 mi) in a straight line, north of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Trondheim by air?
About 2 h 33 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 Trondheim?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Trondheim flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD); Trondheim also has OLA.
What currency do I need in Trondheim?
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.