Zurich ZRH to Cologne CGN flight with Eurowings

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Overview: Zurich to Cologne flight

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
GermanyGermany
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Flights from Zurich to Cologne depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Distance
413 km
Average flight duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£74
Flights per day
6
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
1h 5m
Cheapest month to travel
July
First flight
06:00
Last flight
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29

The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£148

Average price

£429

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Flights per day

10

Distance

413 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Cologne will cost around £429 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £148.

Fast flights

Of the 10 flights that leave Zurich for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct flights cover the 413 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

The slowest flights will take 3 h 25 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.

Eurowings EW8761 · EW11
09:058h35
Zurich Airport
17:40Cologne Bonn Airport
£1481One-way
1 change
Eurowings EW8761 · EW7
09:057h35
Zurich Airport
16:40Cologne Bonn Airport
£1481One-way
1 change
Eurowings EW8761 · EW5
09:055h05
Zurich Airport
14:10Cologne Bonn Airport
£1761One-way
1 change
Eurowings EW763
08:301h05
Zurich Airport
09:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£1851One-way
0 changes
Eurowings EW769
20:101h05
Zurich Airport
21:15Cologne Bonn Airport
£2781One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £74.

Distance: 413 km

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Coach

£168

Average Price

£135

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£54

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4h 11m

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Fastest

1h 11m

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Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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Additional time*

8h 39m

Average total duration

8h 9m

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Zurich to Cologne flight times

Showing flights for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:41
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurowingsLX442407:30 Zurich Airport
1h05
08:35 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
eurowingsEW76307:30 Zurich Airport
1h05
08:35 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
eurowingsEW8761 · EW807008:05 Zurich Airport
8h35
16:40 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
eurowingsEW8761 · EW508:05 Zurich Airport
4h25
12:30 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
air_dolomitiLH5693+lh_city_airlinesLH405008:25 Zurich Airport
3h10
11:35 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
lufthansa_citylineLH2369+lufthansaLH198412:35 Zurich Airport
3h35
16:10 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
eurowingsEW8765 · EW913:15 Zurich Airport
4h05
17:20 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
eurowingsEW8765 · EW1513:15 Zurich Airport
8h10
21:25 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
austrian_airlinesOS142+eurowingsOS891716:45 Zurich Airport
4h15
21:00 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
eurowingsLX443019:10 Zurich Airport
1h05
20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
eurowingsEW76919:10 Zurich Airport
1h05
20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Zurich to Cologne?

The best time to book your flight from Zurich to Cologne is 91 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Zurich to Cologne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Zurich to Cologne.

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Airlines: Eurowings , Smartwings, TUIfly, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air from Zurich to CologneFind the best flights between Zurich to Cologne with Omio's travel partners Eurowings , Smartwings, TUIfly, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air from £29. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Lufthansa

About
Lufthansa is Germany’s largest airline and one of the leading carriers in Europe, connecting travelers to destinations worldwide from its main hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Its modern fleet offers a wide choice of travel experiences, from Economy Class with affordable fares and onboard entertainment to Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class with extra comfort, fine dining, and exclusive lounge access.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Price
£428
Lufthansa frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (8 kg) and 1 personal item included in Economy Class
Additional luggage
Additional bags can be purchased, prices vary by route and fare type
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on fare type; most flexible fares offer full refund, basic fares are non-refundable
Pregnant on board
Lufthansa allows travel up to end of 36th week for single pregnancies, 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for children aged 5-11 (mandatory) and 12-17 (optional). Service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Lufthansa provides wheelchair service and special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small dogs and cats allowed in cabin or cargo hold, fees apply. Service animals travel free of charge
Entertaiment on board

Eurowings

About
Eurowings is a German low-cost airline that offers affordable flights across Europe and to select long-haul destinations. As part of the Lufthansa Group, Eurowings connects major European cities as well as holiday destinations with a modern fleet. Passengers can choose from different fare options ranging from basic economy with great value to more flexible tickets that include extra comfort, priority boarding, and additional services. With onboard amenities such as snacks, drinks, and WiFi available on many routes, Eurowings is a convenient choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£74
Eurowings frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
1 small bag (40x30x20cm) included
Additional luggage
Additional cabin bag (55x40x23cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, cancellation fees apply based on fare type
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly until the end of 36th week (32nd week for multiple pregnancies). Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel as UM with mandatory assistance. Ages 12-17 optional assistance. Service must be booked in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier. Must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board

TUIfly

About
Tuifly (legally TUIfly GmbH) is a German leisure and charter airline, part of the TUI Group, the world's largest tourism group. Headquartered at Hannover Airport, it operates scheduled and charter flights to leisure destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Formed in 2007 from the merger of Hapag-Lloyd Flug and Hapag-Lloyd Express, Tuifly is one of Germany's largest airlines. The airline's fleet includes Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Tuifly also has sister airlines such as TUI fly Belgium, TUI fly Netherlands, TUI Airways (UK), and TUI fly Nordic (Sweden).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£111
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 8kg) and 1 personal item included
Additional luggage
Up to 20kg checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 8 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly until 36th week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel as UM with mandatory assistance, ages 12-17 optional
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 6kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board

Edelweiss Air

About
Edelweiss Air is a Swiss leisure and charter airline, a sister company to Swiss International Air Lines, and part of the Lufthansa Group. Founded in 1995, it operates flights from its base at Zurich Airport to over 65 global destinations across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. The airline is known for its focus on holiday destinations and aims to provide an enjoyable and relaxing experience for its guests. Its fleet primarily consists of Airbus A320s for short-haul routes and Airbus A340s for long-haul flights, with Airbus A350-900s expected to join the fleet in the near future.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Economy Light: 1 personal item (40 x 30 x 10 cm), Economy Classic/Flex: 1 personal item + 1 carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg).
Additional luggage
Additional baggage can be booked online or via the service center for a fee, depending on the route and weight.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary depending on the fare conditions; changes or cancellations may incur fees.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly without restrictions up to the 36th week of pregnancy. A medical certificate may be required for pregnancies with complications.
Unaccompagned minor
Edelweiss offers a service for unaccompanied minors aged 5-11, requiring advance booking and special assistance throughout the journey.
Amenities on board the airplane
Food sold onboard
Accessibility
Edelweiss Air provides assistance to passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and support for visually or hearing-impaired passengers. It is recommended to request assistance in advance.
Pets
Pets are allowed in the cabin or as cargo, depending on their size and weight. Advance notification is required.
Entertaiment on board

Smartwings

About
Smartwings is the largest Czech airline, operating scheduled, charter, and private business jet flights. Founded in 1997 as Travel Service, the company rebranded to Smartwings in 2018, adopting the name of its former low-cost brand. Headquartered in Prague, Smartwings offers regular air connections to over 80 destinations, primarily focusing on leisure travel across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Smartwings Group includes subsidiaries in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, and is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), holding the IOSA certificate for operational safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£185
Smartwings frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 small personal item (max. 40x20x30 cm)
Additional luggage
Up to 23kg checked baggage for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Up to 34th week of pregnancy without medical certificate, up to end of 36th week with medical certificate
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 6-11, must be booked at least 48h before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier

Zurich to Cologne Flights: An Overview

Flights from Switzerland's largest city to the historic German city of Cologne are frequent and daily. Travelers have their pick of an array of flight departure times and of direct or indirect flight options along this route. The flight schedule only varies slightly throughout the week, with Sundays seeing the most Cologne bound flights taking off, and Mondays the least. Early birds traveling between these central European locations are in luck, as weekday and weekend flights begin departing early in the morning. The fastest flights are typically in the first half of the day, particularly on Saturdays where there are no evening or night flights from Zurich to Cologne within a four hour flight time. Planes depart and arrive from Zurich and Cologne Bonn Airports respectively, and both these airports offer modern, stress-free, convenient airport experiences, as well as public transport to and from their locations. 

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Cologne?

Numerous national and international airlines make the journey from Zurich to Cologne each day, including, but not limited to, national carriers Lufthansa, Swiss Air and Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines. Eurowings and Swiss Air typically offer the fastest flights each day, with their direct one hour and 10 minute flights, but Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines make the indirect journey with reasonable stopover times of between one and two hours. 

How long is the flight from Zurich to Cologne?

The fastest flights from Zurich to Cologne are direct, and take one hour and 10 minutes. Yet there are also a good handful of indirect flights that make the 480 kilometer journey in three hours and 45 minutes or under. Passengers have their choice of indirect and direct flights every day of the week. These tend to be more frequent in the mornings, particularly on Saturdays, but in general flights are scheduled quite evenly throughout the day. 

How many flights are there from Zurich to Cologne?

There are between four and 10 direct and five to nine indirect with a flight time of three hours and 45 minutes and under. Much of the week features the same flight schedule, however Sundays typically offer the most frequent direct flights, and Mondays tend to have the least, around four direct flights, available. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Zurich to Cologne?

Departure Airport: Flights depart for Cologne from Zurich Airport, the city's main airport. Zurich Airport boasts three modern terminals with shopping and dining opportunities galore. The airport is very friendly for speakers of English or many languages aside from German. There is WiFi available throughout the airport for travelers, which is free for two hours, after which additional internet services can be purchased. There are various long and short term parking options available at the airport, and it is connected to public transport via a train station right under the airport, with frequent trains that get travelers right into the city in 15 minutes.

Arrival Airport: Flights arrive from Zurich into Cologne Bonn Airport. Cologne Bonn Airport offers free WiFi with no time or usage limit, and boasts a range of shopping and other amenities sure to satisfy traveler needs upon arrival or help the time pass quickly during a lengthy layover. There is an observation deck for plane enthusiasts, as well as stress-free easy transport from right at the airport's train station to the city in 15 to 20 minutes. 

FAQs: Zurich to Cologne flights

FAQs: Take a flight from Zurich to Cologne hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Cologne.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Zurich to Cologne can start from as little as £46 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Zurich to Cologne is £169; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Zurich to Cologne flight time is 1 h 10 min   covering the 256 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Zurich to Cologne leaves at 05: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Zurich to Cologne leaves at 21: 30.
There are 8 flights a day from Zurich to Cologne which require at least one change with Eurowings, TUIfly, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
For the trip from Zurich to Cologne you can take a flight with Eurowings, TUIfly, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Lufthansa. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services to Cologne from Zurich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Flights from Zurich to Cologne generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.

Zurich Airport is 12.1 km away from Zurich city centre and Cologne Bonn Airport is 15.9 km from Cologne city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich to Cologne by plane is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Cologne from Zurich including taking a train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Cologne

Zurich
Cologne
The major airport for departures in Zurich is Zurich Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zurich Airport for your trip from Zurich to Cologne.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
A51, Exit 6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in Service Center, open daily.
Public transport options for Zurich Airport
  • Train: S2, S16, S24
  • Tram: 10, 12
  • Bus: 768, 759

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