Munich to Köln (Cologne) (MUC–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.
MUC–CGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Eurowings and Air VIA lead the route. The flight covers 271 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: AZ, BT, MS, NH, SQ, TG | 44 | 223, 319, 32A | 1h10 | – | – | AZ, BT, MS, NH, SQ, TG |
| EW Eurowings Also: NH, SQ | 12 | 319, 320, 32A | 1h10 | – | – | NH, SQ |
| VL Air VIA Also: NH | 6 | 319 | 1h10 | – | – | NH |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Munich
| Metric | MUC→CGN | SZG→CGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MUC | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MUC: CEST · CGN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
MUC–CGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to CGN
Munich Airport (MUC) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air VIA and Air China. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MUC to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to CGN is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG).