Köln (Cologne) to Zadar (CGN–ZAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5282
FR Ryanair
320
8:05 AM
CEST T1
9:50 AM
CEST
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FR5283
FR Ryanair
320
6:30 AM
CEST
8:20 AM
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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
BUD Budapest 3h 40m EW → FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Zadar flights
ZAG Velika Gorica 4h EW → OUTK Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Zadar flights
VIE Vienna 4h EWFRNH → FROSOU Vienna (VIE) to Zadar flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 4h 40m FR → FR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Zadar flights
BER Berlin 5h 13m EW → FR Berlin (BER) to Zadar flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 26m EWFR → FR Barcelona (BCN) to Zadar flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 5m ACEWLX → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Zadar flights
MUC Munich 12h 54m AZBTEW → LHOU Munich (MUC) to Zadar flights
PSA Pisa (PI) 13h 25m AZEW → FR Pisa (PI) (PSA) to Zadar flights
BLQ Bologna 14h 20m AZEWFR → FR Bologna (BLQ) to Zadar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Zadar
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 604 mi 1h 45m nonstop

CGN–ZAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 604 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CGN Routes ZAD Routes CGN Live Flights ZAD Live Flights
All flights from Zadar (ZAD) Zadar to Köln (Cologne) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–ZAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 320 1h45 – – –
EW Eurowings 3 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to ZAD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to ZAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BUD ~3h 40m ZAG ~4h 0m VIE ~4h 0m MXP ~4h 13m BEG ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,337
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 Zadar from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Zadar Airport.
Metric CGN→ZAD DUS→ZAD HHN→ZAD
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 3 3
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 50m 1h 40m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Zadar flights · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Zadar flights · Weeze (NRN) to Zadar flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Zadar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Zadar.
Distance & Flight Time
604 mi / 972 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Croatia are both EU and Schengen member states. Croatia joined Schengen on January 1, 2023. German citizens can enter with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries. Free movement applies fully.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Policijska postaja) within 8 days of establishing your stay. EU citizens need proof of purpose (employment contract, business registration, enrollment letter, or proof of funds and health insurance). You receive a temporary residence certificate (Potvrda o prijavi boravista). The process is free for EU citizens.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–ZAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Zadar route.
Route details
Distance604 mi / 972 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: ZAD
Full nameZadar Airport
IATA / ICAOZAD / LDZD
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Elevation289 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to ZAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 604 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CGN to ZAD: Ryanair and Eurowings.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Zagreb Franjo Tuđman and Vienna.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZAD 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 ZAD to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, HHN and NRN. 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.

Flights from CGN to ZAD

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zadar Airport (ZAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Eurowings. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to ZAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to ZAD is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (972 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Zagreb Franjo Tuđman and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).