Köln (Cologne) to Edinburgh (CGN–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 557 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings | 5 | 319 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→EDI | DUS→EDI | NRN→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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CGN–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to EDI
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to EDI is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 557 miles (896 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, London Gatwick and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Weeze (NRN) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).