Köln (Cologne) to Salzburg (CGN–SZG) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BER Berlin 3h EW → EW Berlin (BER) to Salzburg flights
VIE Vienna 4h 50m EWFRNH → BQXY Vienna (VIE) to Salzburg flights
CFU Kerkyra (Corfu) 5h 10m A3EWFR → A3EW Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU) to Salzburg flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 7h 31m EWFR → EW Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Salzburg flights
IST Istanbul 8h 5m TK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg flights
BCN Barcelona 8h 6m EWFR → EW Barcelona (BCN) to Salzburg flights
LGW London 8h 23m EW → BABY London (LGW) to Salzburg flights
AYT Antalya 9h 20m 4MEWFH → XC Antalya (AYT) to Salzburg flights
KGS Kos Island 13h 15m A3EW → A3EW Kos Island (KGS) to Salzburg flights
BEG Belgrade 13h 35m EW → A3FBJU Belgrade (BEG) to Salzburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Salzburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between CGN and SZG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Salzburg (SZG) Salzburg to Köln (Cologne) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to SZG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BER ~3h 0m VIE ~4h 50m CFU ~5h 10m SUF ~5h 40m IBZ ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,233
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salzburg from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Salzburg Airport.
Metric CGN→SZG DUS→SZG FRA→SZG
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 6
Weekly flights – 26 84
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Salzburg flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Salzburg flights · Eindhoven (EIN) to Salzburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Salzburg Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salzburg is 0 hours the same as Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · SZG: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Salzburg.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Austria are both EU and Schengen members. German citizens can enter Austria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

German nationals have full freedom of movement and can live and work in Austria without any permits. The shared language makes bureaucracy straightforward. For stays beyond 3 months, register your residence at the local municipal office (Gemeindeamt or Magistrat). Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card for temporary stays.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–SZG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Salzburg route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: SZG
Full nameSalzburg Airport
IATA / ICAOSZG / LOWS
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to SZG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Berlin Brandenburg, Vienna and Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from SZG to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, FRA and EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Vienna and Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).