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Flights from Tokyo to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 15h 57m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 12m
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Tokyo to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey14h 12mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sat09:45 TYO16:39 MUC1h 06m connection17:45 MUC18:42 CGNLufthansa
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 57m
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TYO Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings
Mon11:30 TYO18:16 ZRH2h 14m connection20:30 ZRH21:32 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
4 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 17h 02m
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TYO Vienna (VIE) CGN
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair
Wed11:30 TYO18:16 VIE1h 59m connection20:15 VIE21:41 CGNAustrian Airlines + Eurowings
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 11m
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4
TYO Istanbul (IST) CGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 13m
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5
TYO Stockholm (ARN) CGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Same alliance ~14h 12m
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TYO Milan (MXP) CGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: Eurowings
Same alliance ~15h 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
9,332 km5,795 miles
Journey time
14h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hCologne vs Tokyo
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
NRT, HND → CGN

Flights from Tokyo to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Vienna. 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 Tokyo to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,332 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Vienna (VIE) and Istanbul (IST). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Cologne?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Cologne?
Cologne is 8 hours behind Tokyo.

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