Flights Cologne → Amsterdam
CGN → AMS
How long is the flight from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 operates between Cologne and Amsterdam, using Fokker 70 aircraft. The airport in Cologne, where the journey originates, has been open since 1939, while the destination airport sees over 66 million passengers annually.
The Cologne (CGN) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads north-west for about 230 km, a flight time of roughly 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 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 CGN-AMS
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Frequently asked questions about CGN-AMS
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Cologne-Amsterdam 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.
