San Jose to Köln (Cologne) (SJC–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between SJC and CGN. Nearest airports to SJC with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 20 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 29 mi) · San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 30 mi)
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San Jose to Köln (Cologne)
Route information for SJC to CGN.
+9h ahead

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to CGN.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
SJC → CGN
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
CGN → SJC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Köln (Cologne) is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Köln (Cologne).
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.
Facts

SJC–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to CGN flights.
Köln (Cologne) is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.