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July 4 - July 28

Cheapest

Earliest

CGN - Zürich

$183

$143

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July 4 - August 1

Cheapest

Earliest

CGN - Zürich

$183

$143

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July 4 - August 2

Cheapest

Earliest

CGN - Zürich

$183

$143

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July 25 - August 2

CGN - Zürich

$198

$146

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July 25 - July 28

CGN - Zürich

$212

$146

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July 25 - August 4

CGN - Zürich

$191

$146

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July 25 - August 1

CGN - Zürich

$203

$146

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July 25 - August 13

CGN - Zürich

$186

$146

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July 18 - August 13

CGN - Zürich

$184

$159

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August 28 - September 15

Best

CGN - Zürich

$410

$159

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Insights for flights from Cologne to Zürich

Fares for flights from Cologne to Zürich typically range from $176–$388, with a median of $256. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Cologne to Zürich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cologne to Zürich? The most affordable months to travel are September and June, both with a median fare of $94. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $113.

A typical journey from Cologne to Zürich takes about 8h 28m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 392 kilometers.

For flights from Cologne to Zürich, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 28.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Cologne to Zürich

Regular price: $142 - $394

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cologne to Zürich is between 142 USD and 394 USD. The current lowest deal is 143 USD with Eurowings, for travel from Jul 4-Aug 1.

now $143

Low $142

High $394

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Zurich is June, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $427. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

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Flights from $94

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Flights from $427

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Direct flights from Cologne to Zürich

Eurowings

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to Zürich

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$183

$143

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$183

$143

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$183

$143

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$188

$160

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$186

$160

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - Zürich

Cologne (CGN) - Zürich (ZRH)

Eurowings

$190

$160

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to Zürich

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$497 → $159

68%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$490 → $159

68%

18 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 15

$410 → $159

61%

23 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 20

$405 → $159

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to Zürich

Cologne - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cologne to Zürich are above the typical level at $143.

📅 Best time to fly

September, June, and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, September ($94), June ($94), and February ($113) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 28m.

The median flight time from Cologne to Zürich is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 71.7% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Eurowings offers direct flights.

Eurowings is one of the airlines that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about 0.87 deals per day.

Cologne main airports to depart from

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Zürich.

📍 ~25 km from Cologne city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is ideal for direct access to Zürich, offering a convenient arrival for your trip.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international alternative to Zurich with excellent rail connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Zurich (reachable by train, then bus)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart is a major German international airport, offering a broad network and reliable rail connections.

📍 ~135 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Memmingen (FMM)

Memmingen is a primary low-cost alternative for the region, often significantly cheaper for Eastern European destinations.

📍 ~150 km from Zurich

💸 Flights from ~$104

Milan–Malpensa (MXP)

Cheapest

Milan–Malpensa is a major intercontinental hub with extensive long-haul options and direct train connections.

📍 ~190 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Geneva (GVA)

Geneva is the second largest airport in Switzerland, offering high flight frequency and direct rail links.

📍 ~230 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

46% AI deal score

$646

From CGN

Elite

Jul 04

Zürich, Switzerland

43% AI deal score

$895

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cologne to Zürich is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this window, the average price was around $178. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights bought 0-6 days out averaging $259. For those planning further ahead, tickets purchased 60+ days in advance had an average price of $351.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cologne to Zürich was considered to be $176 or less. The median price for this route was $256. Travelers might expect to pay around $388 for higher-priced tickets on this route, based on historical data.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cologne to Zürich are September and June, both with a median price of $94. February also offered a relatively low median price of $113. The annual median price for this route was $256, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Insights for flights from Cologne to Zürich

How much is a round trip from Cologne to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to Zürich

Direct flights from Cologne to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to Zürich

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to Zürich

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to Zürich

Cologne - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

September, June, and February are historically cheapest.

Median flight time is 8h 28m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Eurowings offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Cologne main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

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