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Flight deals from Zurich to Cologne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $312. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cologne.$285 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.

Cologne.$312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.

Cologne.$319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Cologne.$342 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Cologne.$344 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.

Cologne.$344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.

Cologne.$356 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

Cologne.$361 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.

Cologne.$369 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

Cologne.$372 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Cologne.$385 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Cologne.$385 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Cologne.$396 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cologne on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.

Cologne.$396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.

Cologne.$398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.

Cologne.$398 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Zurich on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Zurich to Cologne: Alternative routes

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Zurich to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$285
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	1 hr, 5 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	54

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Cologne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Cologne is $285. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Cologne?

1 hour and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Cologne.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Cologne?

SWISS, Eurowings and Air Canada fly direct from Zurich to Cologne.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Cologne?

As of June 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Zurich to Cologne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cologne is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cologne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cologne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Cologne with?

Currently, Eurowings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport.
Zurich and Cologne share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Eurowings is the earliest you can take. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your ZRH to CGN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Eurowings.
The most punctual carrier operating ZRH to CGN flights is Eurowings. Its services land as scheduled 79.82% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

Right now, $139 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $285. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to CGN by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ZRH to CGN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

76% of flights that depart Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cologne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Cologne Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of Germany

Cologne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.