Köln (Cologne) to Budapest (CGN–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EW Eurowings
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6:05 PM
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Köln (Cologne) to Budapest
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 596 mi 1h 40m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

CGN–BUD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 596 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–BUD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 4 319 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to BUD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to BUD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,233
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Budapest from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Metric CGN→BUD DUS→BUD DTM→BUD
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 11 7
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 45m 1h 45m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Budapest flights · Dortmund (DTM) to Budapest flights · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Budapest flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Distance & Flight Time
596 mi / 959 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Hungary are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Hungary with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks, no time restriction on stays. Full freedom of movement applies.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local regional immigration office (Idegenrendeszeti Regionalis Igazgatosag) within 93 days of arrival. EU citizens need proof of employment, studies, or financial self-sufficiency with health insurance. You get a registration certificate (Regisztracios igazolas) confirming your right of residence. The process is free.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–BUD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Budapest route.
Route details
Distance596 mi / 959 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to BUD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 596 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Eurowings.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CGN to BUD. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, PRG, EMA, EVN, SVQ, FNC, LPA, RIX, NCE, MRS, LIS, FCO, EDI, BER, TFS, VIE, SKP, BLQ, PMO, OTP, MUC, CDG, BGY, SKG, VCE, ZRH, TIA, PFO, OPO, MXP, BCN, STN, JFK, ALC, SOF, LYS, HRG, MAN, ARN, NAP, PMI, AYT, IST, VLC, RAK, LGW, PSA, SAW, DUB, AGP, CTA, CAI, ATH, MLA and ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BUD to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, DTM and HHN. 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 BUD

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to BUD ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 596 miles (959 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN).