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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 21:50.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

A direct flight from Munich to Cologne takes 1h 10m, covering 271 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Munich to Cologne range from £132 to £234, with an average of £170 over the past 12 months. Anything below £132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 78% above the £170 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£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 Lufthansa and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Munich to Cologne flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £130 to £1,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Munich and Cologne is around £130 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent return bus fares are around £49 return, with a trip time of about 8h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 63% lower. However, the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Munich to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £117, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Munich to Cologne route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Munich to Cologne. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £139 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £217, a difference of £78.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Lufthansa
• Lufthansa City Airlines
• Eurowings

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Cologne Messe, and Alter Markt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to Cologne flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection
• 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:

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

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