Boston to Köln (Cologne) (BOS–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BOS Airport Page →
3,579 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between BOS and CGN. Nearest airports to BOS with scheduled service: Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 16 mi) · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 45 mi) · Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 45 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ZRH Zurich 9h 8m LX → EWLXSQ Zurich (ZRH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MUC Munich 10h 20m LHSNTG → AZBTEW Munich (MUC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LGW London 10h 34m B6 → EW London (LGW) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 38m B6DLIB → EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VIE Vienna 11h 5m OS → EWFROS Vienna (VIE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 43m B6DLTP → EWFR Lisbon (LIS) to Köln (Cologne) flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 12h 53m DLVJT → EW Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
TLV Tel Aviv 14h 53m LY → IZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Köln (Cologne) flights
IST Istanbul 15h 5m 6EB6TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Köln (Cologne) flights
DUB Dublin 15h 52m B6DLEI → FR Dublin (DUB) to Köln (Cologne) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Boston to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,579 mi 6h 29m nonstop +6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BOS and CGN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BOS Routes CGN Routes BOS Live Flights CGN Live Flights BOS Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ZRH ~9h 8m IAD ~9h 14m MUC ~10h 20m LGW ~10h 34m BCN ~10h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,720
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → CGN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CGN → BOS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Boston

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric BOS→CGN PSM→CGN
Distance from BOS – 50 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 6h 29m 7h 22m
Departure OTP 100% –
Portsmouth (PSM) to Köln (Cologne) flights
Airports within 200 miles of BOS with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Boston.
BOS: EDT · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
3,579 mi / 5,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Facts

BOS–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance3,579 mi / 5,760 km
Flight time6h 29m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take about 6h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 3,579 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Munich and London Gatwick.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CGN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Boston.
Nearby alternatives include PSM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to CGN

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BOS to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to CGN is about 6 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,579 miles (5,760 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Munich and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portsmouth (PSM).