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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 07:21
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 20:16.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

A direct flight from Cologne to Zurich takes 1h 01m, covering 244 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 Zurich range from £136 to £203, with an average of £162 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the £162 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £161 return, compared with £190 via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Eurowings is the only airline operating Cologne to Zurich flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£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 SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Zurich 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 Zurich is around £114 return, with a flight time of about 1h. Recent return bus fares are around £64 return, with a trip time of about 15h 45m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 44% lower. However, the bus takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £87, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Cologne to Zurich usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

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 Zurich route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Cologne to Zurich pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cologne to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £151 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £173, a difference of £22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Eurowings operates flights between Cologne and Zurich.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Opernhaus Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Zurich flights:

• Eurowings: 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:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: 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.