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Flights from Sydney to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Cologne. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Rome, about 23h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 23h 42m
SYDCGNIST

Sydney to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey23h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Rome

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Cologne

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

1
SYD Istanbul (IST) CGN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 42m
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SYD Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~25h 17m
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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
16,570 km10,290 miles
Journey time
23h 42mestimate
Time difference
-10hCologne vs Sydney
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
SYD → CGN

Flights from Sydney to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Rome. 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 Sydney to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,570 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Rome (FCO). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Cologne?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cologne?
Cologne is 10 hours behind Sydney.

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