Flights Amsterdam → Cologne
AMS → CGN
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cologne (CGN) takes about 42 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Cologne, operating with a Fokker 70 aircraft. The destination airport in Cologne opened in 1939 and currently handles over eight million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Cologne (CGN) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Cologne: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cologne (CGN) heads south-east for about 230 km, a flight time of roughly 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cologne it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating AMS-CGN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-CGN
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cologne (CGN) takes about 42 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Cologne route is about 230 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
