Nuremberg to Köln flights
Köln lies 337 km (209 mi) north-west of Nuremberg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Nuremberg | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 515,543 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 300 m (984 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | NUE, 5 km out | CGN, 15 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nuremberg
Nuremberg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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
Our booking partner lists 798 places to stay in Cologne. Of the 460 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (272), and 4 are five-star. Across 366 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 830,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Köln from Nuremberg?
337 km (209 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Nuremberg.
How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Köln by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nuremberg and Köln?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nuremberg to Köln flights?
Typically Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN); Köln also has DUS, DTM, MST, NRN.
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
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- 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.