Salt Lake City to Köln (Cologne) (SLC–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SLC and CGN, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
408
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Köln (Cologne) is 8 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 2:00 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.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 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 SLC to CGN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, ZRH, IAD, PSM, YYT, LHR, SXM and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Köln (Cologne) is 8 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.