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

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FR1602
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:50 AM
CET T1
12:30 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7773
AZ ITA
319
6:45 PM
CET T1
8:15 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW838
EW Eurowings
319
6:45 PM
CET T1
8:15 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1603
FR Ryanair
73H
5:50 AM
CET
7:30 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW839
EW Eurowings
319
12:20 PM
CET
1:55 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7774
AZ ITA
319
8:55 PM
CET
10:30 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Köln (Cologne) to Bologna
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 478 mi 1h 30m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

CGN–BLQ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, ITA Airways and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 478 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–BLQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 1h40
AZ ITA Airways 3 319 1h30 SkyTeam
EW Eurowings 3 319 1h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AZ, EW
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (9 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: AZ (3 flights/wk, 25%)
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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to BLQ.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,485
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 3 1 3
Weekly flights 12 6 38
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: CET · BLQ: CET

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 to 1h 40m.
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 to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
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 approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 478 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Eurowings and Ryanair.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CGN to BLQ. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, ZRH, RAK, RMF, VIE, MUC, DUB, BCN, TUN, BER, STN, LHR, MAN, FUE, PMO, LPA, SOF, IST, TFS, SKP, VLC, FCO, SVQ, LIS, SAW, CTA, OPO and MLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ITA Airways, Eurowings and Ryanair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to BLQ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (769 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).