Köln (Cologne) to Bologna (CGN–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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478 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 17m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EW838+1
EW Eurowings
73H
6:45 PM
CEST T1
8:15 PM
CEST
1h 30m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1602
FR Ryanair
73H
7:15 PM
CEST T1
8:50 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7773cs
AZ ITA
32A
7:40 PM
CEST T1
9:10 PM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1603
FR Ryanair
73H
6:05 PM
CEST
7:45 PM
CEST
1h 40m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW839+1
EW Eurowings
319
6:05 PM
CEST
7:40 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7774cs
AZ ITA
32A
9:50 PM
CEST
11:25 PM
CEST
1h 35m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ZRH Zurich 3h 20m ACEWLX AZLX Zurich (ZRH) to Bologna flights
MUC Munich 3h 25m AZBTEW AZENLO Munich (MUC) to Bologna flights
VIE Vienna 3h 35m EWFRNH AZFRMS Vienna (VIE) to Bologna flights
FCO Rome 3h 50m AZEW ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Bologna flights
BER Berlin 4h 15m EWSRR FR Berlin (BER) to Bologna flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 35m EWFR FRIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Bologna flights
ALC Alicante 7h 5m EWFR FR Alicante (ALC) to Bologna flights
BUD Budapest 7h 40m EW FR Budapest (BUD) to Bologna flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 40m EWFR A3FRV7 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Bologna flights
IST Istanbul 7h 50m TK PKTGTK Istanbul (IST) to Bologna flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Köln (Cologne) to Bologna
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 478 mi 1h 30m nonstop

CGN–BLQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 478 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–BLQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 1h35
EW Eurowings Also: AZ 3 73H 1h30 AZ
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AZ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EW, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to BLQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to BLQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,078
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.

Other ways to reach Bologna from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Metric CGN→BLQ DUS→BLQ FRA→BLQ
Distance from CGN 34 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 15 6 94
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 35m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bologna is 0 hours the same as Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · BLQ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
Distance & Flight Time
478 mi / 769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Italy visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so you have full freedom of movement. A German passport or national ID card is all you need. No border checks on flights from Germany.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local Anagrafe (civil registry) office. You will need proof of accommodation, health insurance or EHIC card, and financial means. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical care in Italy. Italy uses the euro, same as Germany.

CGN–BLQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Bologna route.
Route details
Distance478 mi / 769 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to BLQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 478 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CGN to BLQ: Ryanair and Eurowings.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Munich and Vienna.
Yes, return flights from BLQ to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, FRA and EIN. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to BLQ

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Eurowings. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CGN to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to BLQ is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (769 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Munich and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).