Köln (Cologne) to Munich (CGN–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–MUC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Air VIA lead the route. The flight covers 271 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings Also: LH, NH, SQ | 15 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | LH, NH, SQ |
| VL Air VIA Also: LH | 13 | 319 | 1h05 | – | – | LH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→MUC | DUS→MUC | PAD→MUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 174 | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 5m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Munich.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
CGN–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to MUC
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Air VIA. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CGN to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to MUC ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 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), Büren (PAD) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).