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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Berlin:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 21:35.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Berlin.

A direct flight from Cologne to Berlin takes 1h 05m, covering 755 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cologne to Berlin range from €157 to €257, with an average of €196 over the past 12 months. Anything below €157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the €196 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €114 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with €194 for direct.

Eurowings is the only airline operating Cologne to Berlin flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €21–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Berlin flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cologne and Berlin is around €162 return, with a flight time of about 1h 05m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €22, with a trip time of about 6h 09m. The bus is similarly priced at around €50 and takes about 8h 55m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 78% lower. However, those options take about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cologne to Berlin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €133, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging €53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
• Europcar
• Avis

Flights from Cologne to Berlin usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cologne to Berlin route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

One-stop flights from Cologne to Berlin most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Split (SPU) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Cologne to Berlin. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at €175 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at €206, a difference of €30.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Eurowings operates flights between Cologne and Berlin.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 12m, compared to 6h 22m via Split (SPU) and 13h 12m via London Stansted (STN).

Some of the most popular sights in Berlin are Alexanderplatz, Uber Arena, and Savignyplatz. These are among the most viewed places in Berlin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Berlin flights:

• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.