Magdeburg to Köln flights
Köln lies 350 km (218 mi) west of Magdeburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Magdeburg | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | LEJ, 89 km out | CGN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 39014–39130 | 50667–51149 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Magdeburg
Magdeburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Magdeburg?
350 km (218 mi) in a straight line, west of Magdeburg.
How long does it take to get from Magdeburg to Köln by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Magdeburg and Köln?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Magdeburg to Köln flights?
Typically Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN); Köln also has DUS, DTM, MST, NRN.
Where can I stay in Köln?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Köln, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.