Flights to Köln
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,516 ft, CGN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 302 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Köln
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Köln to London | United Kingdom | 497 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Köln to Berlin | Germany | 479 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Köln to Madrid | Spain | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Köln to Rome | Italy | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Köln to Paris | France | 403 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Köln to Hamburg | Germany | 357 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Köln to Minsk | Belarus | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Köln to Budapest | Hungary | 956 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Köln to Warsaw | Poland | 981 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Köln to Vienna | Austria | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Köln to Barcelona | Spain | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Köln to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Köln to Munich | Germany | 456 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Köln to Milan | Italy | 630 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Köln to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Köln to Prague | Czechia | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Köln to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Köln to Copenhagen | Denmark | 646 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Köln to Oslo | Norway | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Köln to Dublin | Ireland | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Köln to Brussels | Belgium | 183 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| Köln to Naples | Italy | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Köln to Beijing | China | 7,817 km (4,857 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Köln to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,014 km (1,252 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Köln to Tianjin | China | 7,925 km (4,924 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Köln to Moscow | Russia | 2,086 km (1,296 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Köln to Seoul | South Korea | 8,572 km (5,327 mi) | about 11 h 44 min |
| Köln to Harbin | China | 7,809 km (4,852 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Köln to Shenyang | China | 8,014 km (4,979 mi) | about 11 h 1 min |
| Köln to New York City | United States | 6,054 km (3,762 mi) | about 8 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Köln?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, DUS, DTM, MST, NRN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CGN from Köln city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Köln on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.