Dulles to Köln (Cologne) (IAD–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 25m ACLHUA AZBTEW Munich (MUC) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 3m ACUA EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VIE Vienna 11h 25m OS EWFRNH Vienna (VIE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 12h 5m ACUAVJT AZEW Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
FCO Rome 13h 44m ACAZET AZEW Rome (FCO) to Köln (Cologne) flights
IST Istanbul 14h 5m 6EPKTG TK Istanbul (IST) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LIS Lisbon 14h 52m ACB6TP EWFR Lisbon (LIS) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ZRH Zurich 15h 10m ACLXOS EWLXSQ Zurich (ZRH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 15h 17m ACLXOS EWFR Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 16h 18m ACUA EW Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 3,990 mi 8h 35m nonstop +6h ahead

IAD–CGN had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,990 miles in 8h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MMF MMF 1 90%
GAF GAF 0 90%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF + MMF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,726
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
IAD → CGN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
CGN → IAD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
3,990 mi / 6,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 35m gate to gate.
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 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).

IAD–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance3,990 mi / 6,420 km
Flight time8h 35m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take about 8h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,990 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAD to CGN. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Vienna.
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CGN to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from IAD to CGN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CGN is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,990 miles (6,420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.