Newark to Köln (Cologne) (EWR–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between EWR and CGN. Nearest airports to EWR with scheduled service: Teterboro Airport (TEB, 13 mi) · LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 17 mi) · John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 21 mi)
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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 10h 20m ACOSSN EW Berlin (BER) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h 25m ACB0LX AZEW Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MUC Munich 10h 30m ACLHUA AZBTEW Munich (MUC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VIE Vienna 10h 35m OS EWFROS Vienna (VIE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 10h 45m ACLXOS AZEW Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 55m ACUA EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 11h 44m ACLXOS EWFR Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 53m ACB6SN EWFR Lisbon (LIS) to Köln (Cologne) flights
FNC Funchal 12h 50m ACUA EW Funchal (FNC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
NAP Napoli 12h 54m ACLXOS EW Napoli (NAP) to Köln (Cologne) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Newark to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,477
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → CGN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
CGN → EWR
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric EWR→CGN TEB→CGN JFK→CGN
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Newark.
EWR: EDT · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to CGN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Berlin Brandenburg, Milan Malpensa and Munich.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CGN 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.
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Newark.
Yes, return flights from CGN to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and PHL. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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, Milan Malpensa and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL).