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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–CGN had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 7h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAF GAF | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| MMF MMF | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · CGN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to CGN
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 7 hours 15 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, Vienna and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.