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

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271 mi airlines 108/wk
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Flight Schedule 37 flights Verified 20m ago
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VL1972+1
VL Air VIA
319
6:35 AM
CEST T2
7:45 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH4104cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
6:35 AM
CEST T2
7:45 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH1972+2
LH Lufthansa
321
7:20 AM
CEST T2
8:25 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH5349cs
LH Lufthansa
320
8:45 AM
CEST T1
9:55 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EW81+3
EW Eurowings
32A
8:45 AM
CEST T2
9:55 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SQ1841cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32A
8:45 AM
CEST T2
9:55 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NH5026cs
NH All Nippon
320
8:50 AM
CEST T1
10:00 AM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BT6431+1
BT airBaltic
319
11:15 AM
CEST T2
12:25 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4844+2
AZ ITA
319
11:15 AM
CEST T2
12:25 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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TG7842+1
TG Thai
319
11:15 AM
CEST T2
12:25 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH4050+1
LH Lufthansa
319
11:25 AM
CEST T2
12:30 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NH6149cs
NH All Nippon
319
4:05 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MS9016cs
MS Egyptair
319
4:05 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH1984+2
LH Lufthansa
319
4:05 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LH1982+1
LH Lufthansa
321
4:30 PM
CEST T2
5:40 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EW83
EW Eurowings
320
5:05 PM
CEST T2
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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BT6435cs
BT airBaltic
319
6:20 PM
CEST TT2
7:30 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW85
EW Eurowings
320
8:40 PM
CEST T2
9:50 PM
CEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EW80+3
EW Eurowings
320
7:00 AM
CEST T1
8:05 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH5348cs
LH Lufthansa
320
7:00 AM
CEST T1
8:05 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ1842cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32A
7:00 AM
CEST T1
8:05 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5025cs
NH All Nippon
320
7:05 AM
CEST T1
8:10 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4105cs
LH Lufthansa
32N
8:25 AM
CEST T1
9:30 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG7613cs
TG Thai
319
8:30 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1973+7
LH Lufthansa
E95
8:30 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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VL1973+1
VL Air VIA
319
8:30 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ2174cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
319
8:30 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4725cs
AZ ITA
32A
8:30 AM
CEST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VL1977
VL Air VIA
319
1:05 PM
CEST T1
2:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9017cs
MS Egyptair
32A
1:05 PM
CEST T1
2:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1977+1
LH Lufthansa
32A
1:05 PM
CEST T1
2:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4051+1
LH Lufthansa
319
1:15 PM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
CEST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW82
EW Eurowings
320
3:20 PM
CEST T1
4:25 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4717+1
AZ ITA
319
6:05 PM
CEST T1
7:10 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6434+1
BT airBaltic
321
6:25 PM
CEST T1
7:30 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW84
EW Eurowings
320
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:00 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1985+1
LH Lufthansa
32A
7:35 PM
CEST T1
8:40 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Munich to Köln (Cologne)
2 carriers, 108 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 108 Flights/wk 271 mi 1h nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

MUC–CGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Air VIA lead the route. The flight covers 271 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 68 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
EW Eurowings Also: LH, NH, SQ 15 320, 32A 1h10 LH, NH, SQ
VL Air VIA Also: LH 6 319 1h10 LH
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AZ, BT, LH, MS, NH, TG, VL
320 Airbus A320 – EW, LH, NH
321 Airbus A321 – LH
32A Airbus A320 – EW, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – LH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + VL (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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
17
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
108
Outbound / wk
112
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,326
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: CEST · CGN: CEST

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 0m 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 to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights108 out / 112 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: MUC
IATA / ICAOMUC / EDDM
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr41.5M
Elevation1,487 ft / 453 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
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 to 1h 10m. The route covers 271 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings and Air VIA. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 108 nonstop flights per week from MUC to CGN. The return direction has about 112 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, PRN, NAP, TUN, CTA, AGA, VCE, ASR, SKG, FUE, RAK, BLQ, SOF, KGS, MLA, ACE, FCO, LYS, DUB, LGW, ESB, ZRH, CDG, JED, OTP, VIE, AGP, LPA, ADB, AYT, ARN, PFO, TFS, BUD, BER, BCN, FAO, RHO, PMI, PMO, IAD, OPO, VRN, PRG, ALC, MAN, BIA, HRG, RIX, MXP, ZAG, SAW, NCE, SPU, LIS, IST, TLV, CAI, EDI, HER, TIA, OLB, DBV, VLC, CFU, IBZ, FNC and SVQ. 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 Eurowings and Air VIA. With 108 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 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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