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Cologne – Zurich: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Cologne to Zurich currently start at $172. The cheapest month is November, from $172. Direct flights from $172.

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Round trip from

$172

27 Nov – 29 Nov · Eurowings · direct

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Direct flights from

$172

27 Nov – 29 Nov · Eurowings

The route at a glance

The flight from Cologne to Zurich covers about 414 km; the shortest flight takes 1 h, a typical one 3 h 35 min.

75% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Eurowings carries 75% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Cologne Bonn Airport (13 km from the centre of Cologne).

Most land at Zurich Airport (9 km from the centre of Zurich).

A one-way ticket starts at $72, a round trip at $172.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$172
December 2026$199
September 2027$228

Cheapest day to fly

Looking two months ahead, 24 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $82.

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
4
$126
5
$138
7
$112
8
$110
9
$110
10
$110
11
$110
12
$110
14
$96
15
$96
16
$96
17
$96
18
$96
19
$96
21
$96
22
$96
23
$96
24
$82
25
$96
26
$96
12
$98
13
$95
14
$95
15
$92
16
$88
17
$88
19
$88
20
$88
21
$88
22
$88
23
$88
24
$88
26
$88
27
$88
28
$85
29
$87
30
$90

Cheaper More expensive

  • $82 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • $85 — Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
  • $87 — Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
  • $88 — Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
  • $88 — Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
  • $88 — Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
  • $88 — Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
  • $88 — Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
  • $88 — Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
  • $88 — Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026
  • $88 — Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
  • $88 — Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
  • $88 — Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026
  • $90 — Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026
  • $92 — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026
  • $95 — Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
  • $95 — Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
  • $96 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $96 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $96 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $96 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $96 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $96 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $96 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
  • $96 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • $96 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
  • $96 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
  • $96 — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • $96 — Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
  • $98 — Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
  • $110 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • $110 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $110 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $110 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $110 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $111 — Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
  • $112 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $126 — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
  • $138 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $172 and $228, averaging $192.

Today's price is 10% below that average — a good moment to book.

  • 5 October — $196
  • 6 October — $178
  • 7 October — $178
  • 8 October — $176
  • 9 October — $176
  • 10 October — $176
  • 11 October — $176
  • 12 October — $176
  • 13 October — $176
  • 14 October — $176
  • 15 October — $186
  • 16 October — $186
  • 17 October — $188
  • 18 October — $188
  • 19 October — $217
  • 20 October — $217
  • 21 October — $220
  • 22 October — $220
  • 23 October — $228
  • 24 October — $228
  • 25 October — $228
  • 26 October — $200
  • 27 October — $200
  • 28 October — $200
  • 29 October — $200
  • 30 October — $200
  • 31 October — $172
  • 1 November — $172
  • 2 November — $172
  • 3 November — $172
  • 4 November — $172

Trip length and timing

Travellers who pay least stay roughly 2 nights — 2 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 16 days before departure.

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Alternatives

Flying back? Zurich → Cologne starts at $228.

From Dusseldorf, 34 km away, the same trip starts at $144.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Cologne to Zurich?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $172.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Cologne to Zurich?
November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $172.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Zurich?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $172.
Which airlines fly from Cologne to Zurich?
Airlines found on this route: Eurowings, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, SWISS, Pegasus Airlines, SmartWings Czechia, Lufthansa City Airlines.
How far is Zurich from Cologne?
The distance is about 414 km. A direct flight takes about 1 h.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Zurich?
The shortest flight takes 1 h; most take about 3 h 35 min.
Which airports do flights from Cologne to Zurich use?
Most depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive at Zurich Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Zurich?
In the next two months, Tuesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 24 November at $82.
Round trip from $172 Check live prices