Philadelphia to Köln (Cologne) (PHL–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
3,859 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between PHL and CGN. Nearest airports to PHL with scheduled service: Wilmington Airport (ILG, 24 mi) · Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 36 mi) · Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 46 mi)
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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
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 11h 5m AAAYBA → EW Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 29m AAAYBA → EWFR Barcelona (BCN) to Köln (Cologne) flights
PRG Prague 13h 45m AAAYBA → EWQS Prague (PRG) to Köln (Cologne) flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 13h 50m AAAYBA → AZEW Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LIS Lisbon 13h 58m AAAYBA → EWFR Lisbon (LIS) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 15h 18m AAAYBA → EWFR Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
ZRH Zurich 16h 51m AAAY → EWLXSQ Zurich (ZRH) to Köln (Cologne) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 17h 52m AAAYBA → AZEW Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Köln (Cologne) flights
FCO Rome 18h AAAYBA → AZEW Rome (FCO) to Köln (Cologne) flights
DUB Dublin 19h 5m AAAYBA → FR Dublin (DUB) to Köln (Cologne) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,859 mi 6h 32m nonstop +6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and CGN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore PHL Routes CGN Routes PHL Live Flights CGN Live Flights PHL Delays
All flights from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) Köln (Cologne) to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
NCE ~11h 5m BUD ~12h 0m BCN ~12h 29m NAP ~12h 30m PRG ~13h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,333
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → CGN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
CGN → PHL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric PHL→CGN TEB→CGN
Distance from PHL – 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 6h 32m 6h 44m
Departure OTP 69% –
Teterboro (TEB) to Köln (Cologne) flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
3,859 mi / 6,209 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 32m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance3,859 mi / 6,209 km
Flight time6h 32m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take about 6h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 3,859 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nice-Côte d'Azur, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Václav Havel.
Köln (Cologne) is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL to CGN

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to CGN is about 6 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,859 miles (6,209 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nice-Côte d'Azur, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).