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Flights Salzburg → Cologne

SZG → CGN

8.4
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Salzburg with Cologne, operating with an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Cologne has been in operation since 1939 and currently serves over eight million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~545 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Salzburg (SZG) → Cologne (CGN) route is operated by Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Salzburg the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.

Heading to Cologne: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Salzburg (SZG) to Cologne (CGN) heads north-west for about 545 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Salzburg the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Cologne it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:06
Elevation CGN
302 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~55 kg

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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 SZG-CGN

Frequently asked questions about SZG-CGN

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 Salzburg-Cologne 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.