Vienna to Köln (Cologne) (VIE–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR9480
FR Ryanair
320
6:10 AM
CET TT1
7:40 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9485
FR Ryanair
320
6:25 AM
CET T1
7:55 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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OS245
OS Austrian
320
7:20 AM
CET T3
8:55 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW753
EW Eurowings
319
9:00 AM
CET TT1
10:35 AM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EW755
EW Eurowings
319
3:55 PM
CET T1
5:30 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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OS249
OS Austrian
320
6:15 PM
CET T3
7:50 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW757
EW Eurowings
319
8:25 PM
CET T1
10:00 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EW752
EW Eurowings
32A
6:50 AM
CET T1
8:20 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9484
FR Ryanair
320
8:20 AM
CET T1
9:50 AM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9481
FR Ryanair
320
12:15 PM
CET T1
1:45 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EW754
EW Eurowings
319
1:45 PM
CET T1
3:15 PM
CET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EW756
EW Eurowings
32N
6:26 PM
CET T1
7:37 PM
CET
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vienna to Köln (Cologne)
3 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 464 mi 1h 30m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

VIE–CGN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings, Austrian Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 464 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 18 319 1h35
OS Austrian Airlines 11 320 1h35 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 9 320 1h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
320 Airbus A320 – FR, OS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (27 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: OS (11 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VIE to CGN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,493
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 Vienna.
VIE: CET · CGN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
464 mi / 746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Both Austria and Germany are EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance464 mi / 746 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights38 out / 27 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 464 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings, Ryanair and Austrian Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from VIE to CGN. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SKG, PRN, TUN, MXP, MAN, SJJ, ZAG, DUB, HRG, RAK, ALC, ESB, JED, FUE, BLQ, MUC, MLA, BGY, STN, ZRH, SVQ, BER, SKP, VLC, TFS, BCN, PMI, LHR, AGP, LPA, SOF, IAD, FCO, OPO, PMO, IST, CAI, OTP, FAO, SAW, LIS, ARN, EDI, TIA, PFO, INI, FNC, AYT and ACE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGN to VIE 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 VIE to CGN

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings, Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

VIE to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to CGN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 464 miles (746 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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