The cheapest and fastest flights from Cologne to Madrid
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- L 531
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- L 3,426
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 4 h 40 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 7 h 16 m
- Flights on 13 Nov
- 35
- Distance
- 1430 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Madrid will cost around L 3,426 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only L 531.
To travel from Cologne to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
FR 7208 · FR 20624:30 PM 7h40 Cologne Bonn Airport 12:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport L 531 1 One-way 1 change
FR 7208 · FR 20544:30 PM 6h40 Cologne Bonn Airport 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 854 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 1713+
UX15067:33 AM 14h12 Cologne Hbf 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 2,313 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 1513+
UX15068:29 AM 13h16 Cologne Hbf 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 2,336 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 1253+
UX15069:18 AM 12h27 Cologne Hbf 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 2,336 1 One-way 1 change
LH5350+
LH41546:55 PM 4h40 Cologne Bonn Airport 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 3,564 1 One-way 1 change
LH1985+
LH41545:40 PM 5h55 Cologne Bonn Airport 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 2,446 1 One-way 1 change
FR 7208 · FR 20544:30 PM 6h40 Cologne Bonn Airport 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 854 1 One-way 1 change
FR 7208 · FR 20624:30 PM 7h40 Cologne Bonn Airport 12:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport L 531 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 103+
TP571 · TP10208:54 AM 11h26 Cologne Hbf 8:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport L 2,957 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Cologne to Madrid flight
Flights from Cologne to Madrid depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at L 86 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 20:45. The fastest flight covers the 1430 km distance in 2h 30m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1430 km |
Average flight duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price L 86 |
Flights per day 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Live departures
Cologne to Madrid flight times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Madrid flights for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1511+ SK4303 · SK676 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 33h43 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1511+ SK676 · SK581 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 29h33 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28504 · ICE 525+ SK581 · SK676 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 29h29 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28504 · ICE 525+ SK4303 · SK676 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 33h39 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 101+ SK581 · SK676 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 29h06 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 101+ SK4303 · SK676 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 33h16 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
10905 · ICE 913+ SK676 · SK581 | 7:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h38 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
10905 · ICE 913+ SK4303 · SK676 | 7:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 32h48 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 1713+ UX1506 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 14h12 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1713+ SK676 · SK581 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h27 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1713+ SK676 · SK4303 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 32h37 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 11+ UX1506 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h26 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1513+ UX1506 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h16 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1513+ SK581 · SK676 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h31 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ UX1506 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h14 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ SK676 · SK4303 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 31h39 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ SK581 · SK676 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h29 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 103+ UX1506 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h51 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 103+ SK676 · SK4303 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 31h16 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 103+ SK581 · SK676 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h06 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1253+ UX1506 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h27 | 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1253+ SK581 · SK676 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 26h42 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1253+ SK581 · SK1636 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 26h42 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 5520 · FR 2054 | 10:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 13h10 | 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 9840+ IB534 | 12:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 9840+ IB538 | 12:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h10 | 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 9840+ IB536 | 12:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h10 | 9:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7208 · FR 2054 | 2:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h15 | 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH1985+ LH4154 | 5:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h55 | 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1857 | 6:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 16h15 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1357 | 6:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 19h05 | 1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1359 | 6:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 29h25 | 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
TK1676 · TK1859 | 6:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 22h45 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LX4429+ LX2026 | 6:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 14h50 | 9:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH5350+ LH4154 | 6:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h40 | 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Cologne to Madrid flights
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Madrid
Most Cologne to Madrid flights use the Cologne Bonn Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Cologne airport do flights to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Cologne Bonn Airport from Cologne city centre
Cologne Bonn Airport is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Cologne Bonn Airport airport facilities and services
Cologne Bonn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Which Madrid airport do flights from Cologne arrive at?
Getting to Madrid Barajas Airport from Madrid city centre
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport airport facilities and services
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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