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231 € Cheap Flights from Salzburg to Cologne

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Cologne.231 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Salzburg on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
Cologne.236 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jan, returning Sat, 10 Jan.Return flight with Eurowings and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 236 €, select.
Cologne.269 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Salzburg on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 269 €, select.
Cologne.280 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Salzburg on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 280 €, select.
Cologne.281 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Salzburg on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.
Cologne.285 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Salzburg on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Cologne on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 285 €, select.
Cologne.302 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Salzburg on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Cologne.341 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Salzburg on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cologne on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From 341 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Salzburg to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 409 €
Aug
from 281 €
Sep
from 231 €
Oct
from 285 €
Nov
from 269 €
Dec
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Jan
from 236 €
Feb
from 280 €
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Jun
from 542 €

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Salzburg to Cologne: Alternative routes

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Salzburg to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found231 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineSmart Wings
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Salzburg to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Salzburg to Cologne is 231 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Salzburg to Cologne.
Smart Wings flies direct from Salzburg to Cologne.
As of July 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Salzburg to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Cologne is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salzburg Airport to Cologne Airport on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Salzburg and Cologne share the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SZG to CGN flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is 79 €. A return ticket right now is 231 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SZG to CGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SZG to CGN.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • 65.75% of flights taking off from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Salzburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SZG. Whether you have an early flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's usual tourist stops.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before travelling.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cologne in January.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SZG to CGN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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