Newark to Köln (Cologne) (EWR–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 10h 10m ACLHLXJ AZBTEW Munich (MUC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
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
VCE Venezia (VE) 10h 45m ACLXOS AZEW Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VIE Vienna 11h 10m OS EWFRNH Vienna (VIE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 30m ACUA EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
FNC Funchal 11h 48m ACUA EW Funchal (FNC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
DBV Dubrovnik 12h ACOSSN EW Dubrovnik (DBV) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PMO Palermo 12h 3m ACUA EWFR Palermo (PMO) to Köln (Cologne) flights
AGP Málaga 12h 5m UA EWFR Málaga (AGP) 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
30
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,345
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
CGN → EWR
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
Distance from EWR 13 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 81%
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 Munich, Berlin Brandenburg and Milan Malpensa.
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. 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 Munich, Berlin Brandenburg and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).