Zurich to Köln (Cologne) (ZRH–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings Also: LX, SQ | 18 | 320, 32A, 73H | 1h05 | – | – | LX, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→CGN | MXP→CGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · CGN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to CGN
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CGN is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 244 miles (392 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Berlin Brandenburg and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).