Köln (Cologne) to Rome (CGN–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Eurowings and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 671 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EW Eurowings | 7 | 32A | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→FCO | DUS→FCO | HHN→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 13 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h 5m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
CGN–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to FCO
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Eurowings and Ryanair. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to FCO ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 671 miles (1,081 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJJ. 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).