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

Nonstop flights from Vienna (VIE) to Köln (CGN) take about 1h 26m (746 km). Ryanair, Malta Air and Eurowings fly it. Lowest fare seen: $33 one-way, nonstop (12 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 Vienna →2 lounges at Vienna 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 Vienna to Köln

Carriers on VIE–CGN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Malta Airnonstop fare seen✈ Eurowingsnonstop fare seen✈ Austrian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Vienna to Köln fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $47 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$15029 Oct 2026 · Ryanair$138 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 · Ryanair
Nov 2026$5611 Nov 2026 · Ryanair—
Dec 2026$4731 Dec 2026 · Ryanair—
Jan 2027$609 Jan 2027 · Malta Air—
Feb 2027$496 Feb 2027 · Ryanair—
Mar 2027$661 Mar 2027 · Ryanair—
Jun 2027$892 Jun 2027 · Eurowings—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $47 in December 2026, against $56 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Vienna 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 — Vienna to Köln flights

How long is the flight from Vienna to Köln?
A nonstop flight from Vienna (VIE) to Köln (CGN) takes about 1h 26m, covering 746 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 Vienna from Köln by air?
The great-circle distance between Vienna International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport is 746 km (464 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Vienna to Köln?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the VIE–CGN route include Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings and Austrian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Vienna to Köln cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on VIE–CGN was $33 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Vienna to Köln?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $47 one-way, against $138 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Vienna 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 12 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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