Nottingham, Leicestershire to Köln (Cologne) (EMA–CGN) — 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.
While no nonstop service exists between EMA and CGN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Nottingham, Leicestershire
| Metric | EMA→CGN | MAN→CGN | STN→CGN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EMA | – | 53 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 10 | 20 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 35m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
EMA: BST · CGN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 7:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
British passport holders enter Germany (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. Since Brexit, UK passports are stamped on entry and exit, and UK nationals use the non-EU passport lanes.
Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Germany suggests EUR 45 per day). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. For stays over 90 days, apply for a national visa (Aufenthaltstitel) at the German embassy in London before travel.
Direct flights from London to Frankfurt run about 1 hour 40 minutes, to Berlin about 1 hour 50 minutes, and to Munich about 1 hour 55 minutes. Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair all operate nonstop service to multiple German cities. Germany uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. A UK driving license is valid for visits up to 6 months. German autobahns have no blanket speed limit, but many stretches have posted limits enforced by fixed and mobile cameras.
EMA–CGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EMA to CGN
East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
EMA to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EMA to CGN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 386 miles (621 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández and Málaga-Costa del Sol. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), London, Essex (STN) and London (LHR).