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Connecting route · Germany → South Korea

Flights from Cologne to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 13h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 26m
CGNSELMUC

Cologne to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Cologne to Seoul

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

1
CGN Munich (MUC) SEL
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 41m
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2
CGN Istanbul (IST) SEL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 55m
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3
CGN Budapest (BUD) SEL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Same alliance ~13h 52m
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CGN Rome (FCO) SEL
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Trinity Airways
Same alliance ~15h 04m
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5
CGN Milan (MXP) SEL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Same alliance ~14h 21m
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CGN Prague (PRG) SEL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Same alliance ~13h 26m
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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
8,571 km5,323 miles
Journey time
13h 26mestimate
Time difference
+8hSeoul vs Cologne
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
CGN → ICN, GMP

Flights from Cologne to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Budapest. 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 Cologne to Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Budapest (BUD) and Rome (FCO). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Seoul?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Seoul?
Seoul is 8 hours ahead of Cologne.

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