Dulles to Köln (Cologne) (IAD–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Köln (Cologne)
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,990 mi 6h 44m nonstop +5h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

IAD–CGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. GAF and MMF lead the route. The flight covers 3,990 miles in approximately 6h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GAF GAF 1 – 6h44 50% – –
MMF MMF 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF + MMF (1 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, IAD to CGN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BER ~7h 37m MXP ~8h 51m SDF ~10h 14m YYR ~10h 51m LIS ~14h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,103
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → CGN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
CGN → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Köln (Cologne) is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CGN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
3,990 mi / 6,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 44m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance3,990 mi / 6,420 km
Flight time6h 44m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 6h 44m. The route covers 3,990 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GAF and MMF.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CGN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, MXP, SDF, YYR, LIS, LHR, FCO, EDI, CAI, DUB, MUC, ZRH, JED, IST, PRN, VIE and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Köln (Cologne) is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
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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.

Flights from IAD to CGN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from GAF and MMF. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CGN ranges from 6 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,990 miles (6,420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.