Köln (Cologne) to Lisbon (CGN–LIS) — 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–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings | 7 | 32A | 3h14 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→LIS | DUS→LIS | FRA→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 46 | 289 |
| Flight time | 3h 12m | 3h 5m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Germany and Portugal are both Schengen and EU member states. German citizens enter Portugal with a national ID card or passport. No visa required, no time limit. You can live and work freely under EU rules.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) office. The registration certificate costs around EUR 15. You will need your ID, proof of address, and proof of income or employment.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
CGN–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to LIS
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to LIS is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,850 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Faro - Gago Coutinho. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).