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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Flights from Cologne to Milan depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 630 km distance in 1h 20m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 630 km |
Average flight duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Flights per day 16 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 0:40 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£116
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£415
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 2 m
Flights on 03 Sept
8
Distance
630 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Milan will cost around £415 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £116.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 8 flights from Cologne to Milan, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 630 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LH5190Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £159.
Distance: 630 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price | £173 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Milan:
A coach is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Milan costing on average £99.
A coach is £105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Milan costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Coach takes on average 16h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Milan flights for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FR 5532 | 17:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h30 | 18:50 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS8918+ OS529 | 18:00 Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h55 | 21:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LH1983+ LH5190 | 18:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h55 | 21:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AZ4717+ AZ453 | 18:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h55 | 21:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LH1985+ LH7432 | 20:10 Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h00 | 23:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LX4425+ LX1612 | 6:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h30 | 9:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH9448+ LH4105 | 8:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h45 | 12:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5532 | 11:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h30 | 13:05 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Milan by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Milan flights use the Cologne Bonn Airport to Milan Linate Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Milan Malpensa Airport. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Milan airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Cologne Bonn Airport is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Cologne Bonn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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