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Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Cologne

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Zürich to Cologne

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

ZRH - Cologne

$191

$157

Round trip

July 23 - July 25

ZRH - Cologne

$211

$158

Round trip

July 16 - July 25

Earliest

ZRH - Cologne

$203

$159

Round trip

September 6 - September 22

Best

ZRH - Cologne

$234

$159

Round trip

August 13 - September 5

ZRH - Cologne

$175

$159

Round trip

September 6 - October 3

ZRH - Cologne

$232

$159

Round trip

September 6 - October 6

ZRH - Cologne

$232

$159

Round trip

August 13 - August 28

ZRH - Cologne

$175

$159

Round trip

September 20 - October 1

Best

ZRH - Cologne

$241

$159

Round trip

July 19 - July 25

ZRH - Cologne

$208

$159

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Zürich to Cologne

The journey from Zürich to Cologne covers a distance of 392 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Cologne, fares typically range from $134–$248, with a median price of $178. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and a significant 52% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cologne, you'll find that July stands out with a median fare of $116. October is also a budget-friendly option, offering a median fare of $118. Following closely, August presents a median fare of $127, making these months the most economical for this route.
For flights from Zürich to Cologne, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 53.5% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This balance of direct and connecting options provides flexibility for travelers.
A typical journey from Zürich to Cologne takes approximately 2h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with a single stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cologne

Regular price: $147 - $362

Prices for flights from Zurich to Cologne are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 147 USD and 362 USD. The current lowest deal is 157 USD with Eurowings, for travel from Aug 4 to Aug 11.

now $157

Low $147

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cologne

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cologne is July, with a median price of $116. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $301. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $116

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $301

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Direct flights from Zürich to Cologne

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Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cologne

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Valuair

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Valuair

$484

$276

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Eurowings

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Eurowings

$483

$197

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Eurowings

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Eurowings

$481

$257

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Eurowings

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Eurowings

$436

$260

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Eurowings

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Eurowings

$484

$307

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cologne

Eurowings

Zürich (ZRH) - Cologne (CGN)

Eurowings

$484

$247

One-way

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

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$483  →  $197

59%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$485  →  $230

53%

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$481  →  $229

52%

1 night

Jun 22 - Jun 23

$484  →  $247

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cologne

Zürich - Cologne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent ZRH to CGN fares are below the typical level, with 52% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to CGN, with a median price of $116.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m on average

Direct flights from ZRH to CGN typically take 2h 10m, covering a distance of 392 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Eurowings

Eurowings offers direct flights from ZRH to CGN. About 53.5% of recent deals are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Eurowings offers direct flights

Eurowings has offered recent direct flights from ZRH to CGN for $157.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to CGN appear frequently, with an average of 0.9 deals per day.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a good option for flights from Zürich to Cologne.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Cologne main airports to arrive at

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Zürich to Cologne.

📍 ~15 km from Cologne city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Cologne used as alternative

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is a major hub offering more destinations, useful for broader travel options.

📍 ~45 km from destination city (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is Germany's primary global hub with extensive long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Dortmund (DTM)

Dortmund is a good alternative for low-cost European point-to-point flights within the region.

📍 ~60 km from destination city (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Eindhoven (EIN)

Eindhoven is a major base for low-cost carriers, providing budget-friendly European routes.

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Maastricht Aachen (MST)

Maastricht Aachen is a small, easy-to-navigate terminal, useful for specific low-cost routes.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

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Best Elite deals to Cologne

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From ZRH

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Jul 03

Cologne, Germany

73% AI deal score

$1,071

$690

Save $381

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Jul 06

Cologne, Germany

65% AI deal score

$776

$637

Save $139

From ZRH

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Jul 04

Cologne, Germany

50% AI deal score

$763

$581

Save $182

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Jul 06

Cologne, Germany

50% AI deal score

$763

$636

Save $127

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Jul 09

Cologne, Germany

50% AI deal score

$772

$639

Save $133

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Jul 20

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$732

$636

Save $96

From ZRH

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Jul 13

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$733

$637

Save $96

From ZRH

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Aug 27

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$709

$637

Save $72

From ZRH

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Jul 15

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$732

$639

Save $93

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Sep 30

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$759

$658

Save $101

From ZRH

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Oct 01

Cologne, Germany

49% AI deal score

$768

$658

Save $110

From ZRH

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Jul 08

Cologne, Germany

48% AI deal score

$708

$641

Save $67

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Aug 25

Cologne, Germany

47% AI deal score

$683

$637

Save $46

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Jun 30

Cologne, Germany

47% AI deal score

$691

$639

Save $52

From ZRH

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Jul 03

Cologne, Germany

45% AI deal score

$746

$735

Save $11

From ZRH

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Jun 24

Cologne, Germany

43% AI deal score

$842

From ZRH

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Jun 22

Cologne, Germany

41% AI deal score

$982

From ZRH

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Jun 25

Cologne, Germany

40% AI deal score

$982

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cologne

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Zürich to Cologne are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $134. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 14-27 days out have an average price of $192, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $269. Planning ahead can result in significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Cologne is considered to be $134 or less. The median price for this route was $178. Prices can go up to $248 or more for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $134 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Cologne are July, with a median price of $116, and October, with a median price of $118. August also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $127. The annual median price for this route is $178, indicating that these months offer notable savings.