Flights Cologne → Salzburg
CGN → SZG
How long is the flight from Cologne to Salzburg?
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Salzburg (SZG) takes about 1h 6m. 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 from Cologne, where the airport opened in 1939, to Salzburg. The destination airport serves over 1.7 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region. This route is typically operated by an Airbus A319 aircraft.
The Cologne (CGN) → Salzburg (SZG) route is operated by Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Salzburg the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Salzburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Salzburg (SZG) heads south-east for about 545 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Salzburg it is 0.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 83% | 19 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating CGN-SZG
Frequently asked questions about CGN-SZG
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Salzburg (SZG) takes about 1h 6m. 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 1 airline: Austrian Airlines.
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The Cologne-Salzburg route is about 545 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.
