Zurich to Köln (Cologne) (ZRH–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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244 mi airlines 30/wk
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✈ Nonstop
EW763+2
EW Eurowings
319
8:05 AM
CEST
9:10 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4424cs
LX Swiss
32A
8:30 AM
CEST
9:35 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW765
EW Eurowings
32A
6:10 PM
CEST
7:15 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW767+1
EW Eurowings
319
7:50 PM
CEST
8:55 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4428cs
LX Swiss
320
8:30 PM
CEST
9:35 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW762+3
EW Eurowings
320
6:20 AM
CEST T1
7:25 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4425cs
LX Swiss
32A
6:45 AM
CEST T1
7:45 AM
CEST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ1848cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
319
7:05 AM
CEST T1
8:10 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6955cs
AC Air Canada
319
7:05 AM
CEST T1
8:10 AM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW764
EW Eurowings
32A
4:20 PM
CEST T1
5:25 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW766+1
EW Eurowings
320
6:40 PM
CEST T1
7:45 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX4429cs
LX Swiss
320
6:40 PM
CEST T1
7:45 PM
CEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zurich to Köln (Cologne)
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 244 mi 1h 5m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

ZRH–CGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 244 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings Also: LX 18 319, 32A 1h05 LX
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
320 Airbus A320 – LX
32A Airbus A320 – EW, LX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to CGN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,010
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.

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric ZRH→CGN MXP→CGN
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 30 7
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Köln (Cologne) is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CGN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
244 mi / 392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss 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 ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance244 mi / 392 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 42 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 244 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Eurowings. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to CGN. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, DBV, PRN, ESB, BLQ, NCE, SOF, EDI, SKG, TIA, FCO, BUD, VCE, RAK, CDG, VIE, VLC, ACE, DUB, LGW, ALC, MUC, AGP, MAN, LPA, OPO, PMI, FUE, BCN, MXP, PRG, PMO, TFS, ADB, CFU, RMF, IBZ, BER, AYT, OTP, HRG, IAD, ARN, ZAG, HER, RHO, SAW, FAO, NAP, LIS, OLB, IST, AGA, TLV, SPU, RIX, KGS, CAI, SVQ, SJJ, MLA, CTA, SKP and FNC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGN to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ZRH to CGN

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ZRH to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CGN ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 244 miles (392 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).