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

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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 3 hubs
YYT St. John's ~12h 41m → St. John's (YYT) to Köln (Cologne) flights
LHR London ~12h 48m DLSK → London (LHR) to Köln (Cologne) flights
IAD Dulles ~14h 9m DLKEUA → MMF Dulles (IAD) to Köln (Cologne) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Salt Lake City to Köln (Cologne)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

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All flights from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) Köln (Cologne) to Salt Lake City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
YYT ~12h 41m LHR ~12h 48m IAD ~14h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
416
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
SLC → CGN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
CGN → SLC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
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 connectionsAvailable
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, ranked by layover time.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.