Munich to Köln (Cologne) (MUC–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VL1972
VL Lufthansa City
319
7:20 AM
CET T2
8:25 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH1972
LH Lufthan
32N
7:20 AM
CET T2
8:25 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA6165
CA Air China
321
7:20 AM
CET TT2
8:25 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW81
EW Eurowings
319
8:50 AM
CET T1
10:00 AM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1978
LH Lufthan
319
11:25 AM
CET TT2
12:30 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1978
VL Lufthansa City
319
11:30 AM
CET TT2
12:35 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4844
AZ ITA
319
11:45 AM
CET T2
12:50 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1984
LH Lufthan
319
4:05 PM
CET T2
5:10 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW85
EW Eurowings
32N
5:00 PM
CET TT1Z
6:10 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1986
LH Lufthan
32A
5:50 PM
CET T2
6:55 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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BT6435
BT airBaltic
319
6:20 PM
CET TT2
7:30 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EW87
EW Eurowings
319
8:40 PM
CET T1
9:50 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EW80
EW Eurowings
32A
7:00 AM
CET T1
8:05 AM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6430
BT airBaltic
321
9:10 AM
CET T1
10:10 AM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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VL1973
VL Lufthansa City
319
9:10 AM
CET T1
10:10 AM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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LH1973
LH Lufthan
321
9:10 AM
CET T1
10:10 AM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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EW84
EW Eurowings
319
3:15 PM
CET T1
4:20 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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BT6436
BT airBaltic
319
5:55 PM
CET T1
6:55 PM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
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LH1985
LH Lufthan
CR9
6:27 PM
CET T1
7:32 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EW86
EW Eurowings
319
7:28 PM
CET T1
8:25 PM
CET
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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LH1987
LH Lufthan
32A
7:40 PM
CET T1
8:40 PM
CET
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Munich to Köln (Cologne)
6 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 271 mi 1h 5m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

MUC–CGN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Eurowings and Lufthansa City lead the route. The flight covers 271 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUC–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 23 319, 32A, 32N 1h05 Star Alliance
EW Eurowings 14 319, 32N 1h10
VL Lufthansa City 10 319 1h05
AZ ITA Airways 7 319 1h05 SkyTeam
CA Air China 4 321 1h05 Star Alliance
BT airBaltic 2 319 1h10
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AZ, BT, EW, LH, VL
321 Airbus A321 – CA
32A Airbus A320 – LH
32N Airbus A320neo – EW, LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + LH (27 flights/wk, 45%)
Unaffiliated: BT + EW + VL (26 flights/wk, 43%)
SkyTeam: AZ (7 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MUC to CGN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,619
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Köln (Cologne) is 0 hours the same as Munich.
MUC: CET · CGN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
271 mi / 436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.
Getting to MUC

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

Key statistics for the Munich to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance271 mi / 436 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights60 out / 40 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MUC to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Munich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 271 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, airBaltic, Air China, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Lufthansa City.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from MUC to CGN. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRN, EDI, TUN, ZAG, MLA, SOF, AGP, SVQ, BER, ESB, ACE, VLC, RAK, DUB, AYT, FUE, FCO, HRG, SKG, ZRH, ALC, TFS, BLQ, VIE, BCN, OPO, MAN, PMI, CAI, PMO, LHR, IAD, OTP, ARN, ASR, SPU, SAW, MXP, IST, FAO, LIS, LPA, JED and FNC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGN to MUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MUC to CGN

Munich Airport (MUC) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, airBaltic, Air China, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Lufthansa City. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MUC to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUC to CGN ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.