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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:28
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 22:33.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

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

A direct flight from Cologne to Vienna takes 1h 28m, covering 463 miles.

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 Cologne to Vienna range from £113 to £196, with an average of £149 over the past 12 months. Anything below £113 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the £149 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 £137 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £149 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 Cologne to Vienna flights are:

• Austrian Airlines: 94% on time
• Eurowings: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£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 Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Vienna 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 Cologne and Vienna is around £88 return, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Recent return train fares are around £77 return, with a trip time of about 9h 44m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 12% lower. However, the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Vienna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dryyve
• Wheego
• Klass Wagen
• U-Save
• Sixt

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

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 Cologne to Vienna route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Connecting flights from Cologne to Vienna most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Cologne to Vienna. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £133 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £163, a difference of £30.

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

• Eurowings
• Ryanair
• Austrian Airlines

Flying via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 53m, compared to 7h 53m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Vienna are Rathausplatz, Stephansplatz, and Hofburg. These are among the most viewed places in Vienna on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Vienna flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

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