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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Germany

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Athens, about 9h 11m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 46m
AUHCGNIST

Abu Dhabi to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey8h 46mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Athens

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cologne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Vienna (VIE) CGN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair
Tue04:00 AUH07:29 VIE2h 16m connection09:45 VIE11:11 CGNEtihad Airways + Eurowings
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 11m
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AUH Athens (ATH) CGN
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Mediterranean, Eurowings, Ryanair
Wed08:15 AUH11:59 ATH6h 31m connection18:30 ATH20:26 CGNEtihad Airways + Ryanair
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 11m
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3
AUH Istanbul (IST) CGN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 46m
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4
AUH Antalya (AYT) CGN
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Freebird Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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AUH Izmir (ADB) CGN
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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AUH Berlin (BER) CGN
Leg 1: Condor, Eurowings · Leg 2: Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,982 km3,094 miles
Journey time
8h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hCologne vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
AUH → CGN

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Athens and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,982 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Athens (ATH), Istanbul (IST) and Antalya (AYT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Cologne?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Cologne?
Cologne is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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