Flights Cologne → Salzburg
CGN → SZG
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 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Salzburg the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Salzburg it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 85% | 12 min | 3.5% |
Airlines operating CGN-SZG
Frequently asked questions about CGN-SZG
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.
