Köln (Cologne) to Dublin (CGN–DUB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–DUB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 7M8 | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dublin from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→DUB | DUS→DUB | HHN→DUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 33 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 55m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · DUB: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Dublin.
German citizens can enter Ireland with a national ID card or passport. As an EU member state, full freedom of movement applies. No visa, no time limit. You can live, work, and study without any permit.
Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there are passport or ID checks at the border. Flights from Germany to Ireland go through immigration on arrival. In practice, EU citizens pass through quickly. Just have your passport or ID card ready.
For stays over 3 months, there is no registration requirement for EU citizens in Ireland. You do not need to register with immigration or obtain a residence card. To access services like healthcare (medical card) or open a bank account, you will need proof of address in Ireland and your PPS number (Personal Public Service number), which you apply for at a local PPS allocation centre.
Airlink 747 coaches depart from outside both terminals every 10–15 minutes to the city centre (€7 one-way). Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41 are cheaper (€3.10 with Leap card) but slower, taking 45–70 minutes. Taxis are metered; expect €25–40 to the city centre depending on traffic and time of day.
Rental car desks are located in both terminal buildings with a large multi-storey car park adjacent. For north-side city destinations, the airport is relatively quick via the Port Tunnel; south-side journeys add considerable time during peak hours.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet weather year-round. Summers (June–August) are cool and frequently overcast, with highs of 17–21°C. Winters are mild (3–9°C) with frequent rain but rarely frost or snow. Fog can affect operations in autumn and winter, particularly early mornings.
Wind is the primary disruption risk. Atlantic storms from October through March can cause ground stops and diverts. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season; dry, sunny days occur but rarely in long stretches.
CGN–DUB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to DUB
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to DUB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to DUB ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (956 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).