Cheap flights from Salzburg to Cologne from £54

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Mon, Apr 27
Salzburg SZGCologne CGN
£54
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Wed, Apr 29
Salzburg SZGCologne CGN
£54
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Tue, Apr 28
Salzburg SZGCologne CGN
£55
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Wed, Apr 29
Salzburg SZGCologne CGN
£58
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Wed, Apr 29
Salzburg SZGCologne CGN
£85
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Mon, Apr 27
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£121
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Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
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Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
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How much do flights to Cologne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£54

Cheapest round-trip

£117

Average round-trip

£216

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Cologne airport to the city center

Fastest options: S-Bahn train. Best value: Regional trains and buses.

Cologne is served by Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. This major hub offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via multiple transport options. The S-Bahn provides the fastest rail connection, while regional trains and buses offer budget-friendly alternatives. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available for door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

14-16 min

€3-€4 (VRS single ticket)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central station

12-15 min

€3-€5 (VRS single ticket or Deutschland-Ticket)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

quick regional connection

25-40 min

€3-€4 (VRS single ticket)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-35 min

€30-€45 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

€25-€50 (varies by demand and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-35 min

€50-€80 (pre-booked fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

15-35 min

€30-€80 (per day; varies by provider and vehicle)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The S-Bahn S13 and regional trains depart from the airport's underground station (Terminal 1).
  • VRS tickets are valid on S-Bahn, regional trains, and buses within the Cologne/Bonn transport network.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cologne

Depart from
Salzburg
Arrive to
Cologne Bonn Airport
Average flights per week
283
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cologne Cathedral

Check-in for a flight from Salzburg to Cologne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cologne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C0°C
February7°C1°C
March11°C3°C
April15°C5°C
May18°C8°C
June22°C12°C
July24°C14°C
August24°C15°C
September20°C11°C
October15°C8°C
November10°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
258
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
15°C6°C
19 Apr
89%
10°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
82%
11°C9°C
20 Apr
84%
15°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
15°C7°C
21 Apr
18°C9°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
84%
14°C7°C
22 Apr
87%
15°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
84%
13°C10°C
23 Apr
15°C6°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
16°C9°C
24 Apr
18°C7°C
Saturday
18 Apr
85%
11°C11°C
25 Apr
81%
14°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus. Salzburg and Cologne have 283 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Salzburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Salzburg and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, Bucharest, Berlin, Madrid, Düsseldorf, Naples, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Paris, Palma, Majorca, Copenhagen, Alicante, Tenerife, Riga, Barcelona, Oslo, Vienna.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Istanbul, Birmingham, Tirana, Lisbon, Belfast, Antalya, Zagreb, Barcelona, Sarajevo, Vienna, Tbilisi, Dubai, Milan, Split, Budapest.
What airports are near Salzburg?
The main airport in Salzburg is Salzburg. It is also served by Munich, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik, Memmingen, Nuremberg, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt.
What airports are near Cologne?
The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Eindhoven, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Luxembourg, Weeze.
Which airlines fly between Salzburg and Cologne?
Currently, you can fly between Salzburg and Cologne with Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
When’s the best time to travel between Salzburg and Cologne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Salzburg and Cologne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Salzburg and Cologne?
Traveling between Salzburg and Cologne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Salzburg?
There are a number of airports in and around Salzburg. The main one is Salzburg and other nearby airports include Munich, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik, Memmingen, Nuremberg, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt
How many airports are there near Cologne?
There are a number of airports in and around Cologne. The main one is Cologne Bonn Airport and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Eindhoven, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Luxembourg, Weeze.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Salzburg and Cologne depart?
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