Nottingham, Leicestershire to Köln (Cologne) (EMA–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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386 mi airlines charter/private ~5/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 36 1-stop flights Verified 48m ago
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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 4h 35m FR EW Berlin (BER) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 37m BYFRLS EWFR Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 6h FR EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ALC Alicante 6h 5m BYFRLS EWFR Alicante (ALC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
AGP Málaga 7h 10m BYFRLS EWFR Málaga (AGP) to Köln (Cologne) flights
AYT Antalya 9h 12m BYLS 4MFHPC Antalya (AYT) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MAH Mahón (Maó) 9h 40m BYFRLS EW Mahón (Maó) (MAH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 10h 30m FR FRSRR Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Köln (Cologne) flights
HRG Hurghada 11h 25m BY MSSMXR Hurghada (HRG) to Köln (Cologne) flights
DUB Dublin 12h 45m FR FR Dublin (DUB) to Köln (Cologne) flights
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Nottingham, Leicestershire to Köln (Cologne)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
386 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

EMA–CGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EMA to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,287
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.

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Nottingham, Leicestershire

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric EMA→CGN MAN→CGN STN→CGN
Distance from EMA 53 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights ~5 9 20
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 35m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of EMA with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
EMA: BST · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 7:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
386 mi / 621 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Nottingham, Leicestershire to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance386 mi / 621 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~5 out / ~11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMA to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from East Midlands Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 386 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Berlin Brandenburg, Palma de Mallorca and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Köln (Cologne) is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Yes, return flights from CGN to EMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, STN and LHR. 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 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 Berlin Brandenburg, Palma de Mallorca and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), London, Essex (STN) and London (LHR).