Limerick to Köln flights
Köln lies 1,086 km (675 mi) east of Limerick, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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.
| Limerick | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Germany |
| Population | 102,287 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | SNN, 21 km out | CGN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | V94 | 50667–51149 |
Clocks in Köln are 1 h ahead of Limerick right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands 3 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Köln
Crossing from Ireland into Germany: traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Limerick
Limerick is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shannon Airport (SNN), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cork International Airport (ORK, 92 km), Kerry Airport (KIR, 81 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in Köln
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Common questions
How far is Köln from Limerick?
1,086 km (675 mi) in a straight line, east of Limerick.
How long does it take to get from Limerick to Köln by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limerick and Köln?
Köln is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Dublin).
Which airports are used for Limerick to Köln flights?
Typically Shannon Airport (SNN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN); Köln also has DUS, DTM, MST, NRN.
What currency do I need in Köln?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Köln?
Our booking partner lists 798 places to stay in Cologne, 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.