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

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FR Ryanair
320
8:20 AM
CEST T1
10:05 AM
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1h 45m
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FR5283
FR Ryanair
320
1:50 PM
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Köln (Cologne) to Zadar
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 604 mi 1h 45m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

CGN–ZAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 604 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (6 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
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
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to ZAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
715
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 HHN→ZAD NRN→ZAD
Distance from CGN – 64 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 4 11
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 40m 1h 50m
Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Zadar flights · Weeze (NRN) to Zadar flights · Eindhoven (EIN) 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.
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)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
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 approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 604 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CGN to ZAD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, STN, ZAG, DUB and PRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZAD to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHN, NRN and EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to ZAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to ZAD ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (972 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Weeze (NRN) and Eindhoven (EIN).