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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:03
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 21:23.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Munich.

A direct flight from Cologne to Munich takes 1h 03m, covering 271 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Cologne to Munich range from £128 to £218, with an average of £164 over the past 12 months. Anything below £128 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 43% above the route average of £164. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £163 return, compared with £533 via a stopover through London Heathrow (LHR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Munich flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cologne and Munich is around £113 return, with a flight time of about 1h 00m. Recent return bus fares are around £43 return, with a trip time of about 7h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 63% lower. However, the bus takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Munich are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £154, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Avis
• Sixt

Flights from Cologne to Munich usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Cologne to Munich route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Cologne to Munich pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Cologne to Munich route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £155 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £175, a difference of £20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Lufthansa
• Eurowings
• Lufthansa City Airlines

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Marienplatz, Theresienwiese, and BMW Welt. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Munich flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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