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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

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

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Cologne to Vienna range from $150 to $263, with an average of $200 over the past 12 months. Anything below $150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $200 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $199 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$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 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 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cologne and Vienna is around $117 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Recent train fares are around $96, with a trip time of about 8h 19m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 18% lower. However, taking the train takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Vienna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dryyve
• Klass Wagen
• Wheego
• 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Connecting flights from Cologne to Vienna most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) - 19% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cologne to Vienna. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $177 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $221, a difference of $44.

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 Vienna. The airlines offering nonstop 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 at 4h 53m, compared with 7h 50m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Vienna are Stephansplatz, Austria Center Vienna and Prater. 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

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