Salzgitter to Köln flights
Köln lies 276 km (171 mi) south-west of Salzgitter, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
| Salzgitter | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 104,970 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HAJ, 60 km out | CGN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 38226–38259 | 50667–51149 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Salzgitter
Salzgitter is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hannover Airport (HAJ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,434-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 Salzgitter?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Salzgitter.
How long does it take to get from Salzgitter to Köln by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salzgitter and Köln?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Salzgitter to Köln flights?
Typically Hannover Airport (HAJ) 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.