Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $191. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.$191 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.

Zurich.$204 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Zurich.$204 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Zurich.$217 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $217, select.

Zurich.$229 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Zurich.$237 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Zurich on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Zurich.$243 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.

Zurich.$245 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.

Zurich.$269 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Zurich.$269 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Zurich.$278 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Zurich.$278 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Zurich.$278 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Zurich.$294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Zurich.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Zurich.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cologne to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Cologne to Zurich: Alternative routes

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Cologne to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$191
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 4 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	75

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cologne to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to Zurich is $191. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cologne to Zurich?

1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Cologne to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Cologne to Zurich?

SWISS, Eurowings and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Cologne to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Cologne to Zurich?

As of June 2026, there are 75 flights per week flying from Cologne to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cologne to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Zurich is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport on Saturday, 25 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cologne Airport to Zurich with?

Currently, Eurowings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Travelling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Flights from CGN to ZRH start at 06:20 — the first with Eurowings. The last service of the day is at 19:50 with Eurowings. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CGN to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering CGN to ZRH flights. An impressive 82.57% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGN and ZRH:
- Munich Airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Hamburg International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport flight is $88. A return plane ticket is currently $191. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CGN to ZRH, book your trip one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGN to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)

74% of flights taking off from Cologne Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Cologne Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Consider booking a hotel near ZRH if you're taking a late Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Zurich in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cologne Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Switzerland

You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are among its highlights.