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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:03 am
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cologne to Munich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Cologne to Munich range from $172 to $292, with an average of $219 over the past 12 months. Anything below $172 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $219. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $219 round-trip, compared to $713 via a layover through London Heathrow (LHR).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$100 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% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $151 to $1,454. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cologne and Munich is around $151 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 00m. Recent bus fares are around $57, with a trip time of about 7h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 63% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $69, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 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 layover 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 $207 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $234, a difference of $27. 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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Eurowings
• Lufthansa City Airlines

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Theresienwiese, Marienplatz and Altes Rathaus. 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.