View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine River — flights from Dublin to Cologne
Dublin, IrelandKöln

Flights from Dublin to Köln

Nonstop flights from Dublin (DUB) to Köln (CGN) take about 1h 42m (956 km). Ryanair and Malta Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $31 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Köln

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine River — arriving in Köln

Airport transfer

CGN → Cologne, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Dublin →1 lounge at Dublin AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCGN to Cologne: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Köln →18 drop-off points, from €3.90

Things to book in Köln

All 22 things to do in Cologne →
from €15.50
Rheinauhafen 4.4 · 1,207 Tiqets reviews
from €17.50
Chocolate Museum Cologne 4.4 · 1,204 Tiqets reviews
from €29.50
Cologne Zoo & Aquarium 4.4 · 581 Tiqets reviews
from €9
Farina Fragrance Museum 4.5 · 374 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Dublin to Köln

Carriers on DUB–CGN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Malta Airnonstop fare seen

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Dublin to Köln fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $31 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7431 Oct 2026 · Ryanair—
Nov 2026$3113 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026—$104 · 1 stop20 Dec 2026 · Ryanair

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $31 in November 2026, against $104 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dublin to Köln, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dublin to Köln flights

How long is the flight from Dublin to Köln?
A nonstop flight from Dublin (DUB) to Köln (CGN) takes about 1h 42m, covering 956 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dublin from Köln by air?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport is 956 km (594 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dublin to Köln?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DUB–CGN route include Ryanair and Malta Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dublin to Köln cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DUB–CGN was $31 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 13 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Köln?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $31 one-way, against $104 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ireland to Köln?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Köln visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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