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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EW838+1
EW Eurowings
319
3:55 PM
CEST T1
5:25 PM
CEST
1h 30m
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
EW839+1
EW Eurowings
319
6:05 PM
CEST
7:40 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1603
FR Ryanair
73H
9:15 PM
CEST
10:55 PM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7774cs
AZ ITA
32A
9:50 PM
CEST
11:25 PM
CEST
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
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 478 mi 1h 30m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

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, 46 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 5 73H 1h35
EW Eurowings Also: AZ 3 319 1h30 AZ
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
32A Airbus A320 – AZ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (8 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
1
flight
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
16
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to BLQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,081
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 16 6 80
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 to 1h 35m.
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 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 11 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
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 approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 478 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings and Ryanair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from CGN to BLQ. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OLB, LHR, RAK, RMF, ALC, SVQ, HER, BGY, PMI, LYS, ZRH, PMO, EDI, CDG, MAN, BUD, BER, STN, MUC, AGP, FUE, TUN, VIE, SKG, CTA, MLA, TFS, VLC, BCN, SOF, MRS, IBZ, DUB, OTP, FCO, SAW, ARN, OPO, SKP, LIS, IST, TIA, ATH, PRG, LPA and ACE. 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 Eurowings and Ryanair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well 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 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (769 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).