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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 and lands at 8:55
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 22:25.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Cologne:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vienna to Cologne takes 1h 35m, covering 1.199 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Vienna to Cologne range from 134 € to 231 €, with an average of 177 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 134 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the 177 € route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 144 € return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with 176 € for direct.

Austrian Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Eurowings has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vienna to Cologne flights are:

• Austrian Airlines: 94% on time
• Eurowings: 83% on time
• Ryanair: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Cologne flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Cologne is around 110 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 35m. Recent return train fares are around 92 € return, with a trip time of about 11h 27m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 17% lower. However, the train takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Vienna to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 59 €, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Vienna to Cologne usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Cologne route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

One-stop flights from Vienna to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Vienna to Cologne. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 165 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 199 €, a difference of 34 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Vienna and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Eurowings
• Ryanair
• Austrian Airlines

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 19m, compared to 3h 23m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 9h 49m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Musical Dome, and Heumarkt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vienna to Cologne flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.