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Flights between Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Zurich (ZRH)

Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany ↔ Zürich Airport, Switzerland

A direct route between Köln (Cologne) and Zurich appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 1 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Eurowings (EW)NetJets EuropeQAJ
Distance
392 km
244 miles
Est. flight time
59m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Germany

Jan
3°
8/-2
50mm
Feb
5°
10/0
40mm
Mar
9°
14/4
50mm
Apr
14°
19/9
45mm
May
19°
24/14
60mm
Jun
22°
27/17
70mm
Jul
24°
29/19
65mm
Aug
24°
29/19
60mm
Sep
20°
25/15
50mm
Oct
14°
19/9
50mm
Nov
8°
13/3
55mm
Dec
4°
9/-1
60mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Switzerland

Jan
4°
9/-1
50mm
Feb
6°
11/1
45mm
Mar
11°
16/6
60mm
Apr
15°
20/10
70mm
May
20°
25/15
100mm
Jun
23°
28/18
130mm
Jul
25°
30/20
130mm
Aug
24°
29/19
130mm
Sep
20°
25/15
100mm
Oct
14°
19/9
80mm
Nov
8°
13/3
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
55mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Germany: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Switzerland: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Köln (Cologne) from Zurich?

Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Zurich (ZRH) are around 392 km (244 miles) apart — an estimated 59m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CGN–ZRH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Eurowings, NetJets Europe, QAJ. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Köln (Cologne) and Zurich?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Switzerland?

Across Switzerland, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 25°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Germany and Switzerland?

The UK FCDO currently rates Germany as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Switzerland as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.