Cheap flights from Cologne to Vienna from $43 CGN, QKL, QKU → VIE
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Cologne Hbf Railway Station (QKL), Messe/Deutz Rail Station (QKU) → Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest return found recently is $76 with Ryanair, 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $43 with Ryanair, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $43, Ryanair, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $76, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $132 to $184
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $76 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $132 to $184.
Cheapest return found recently
$76
31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 7:55 a.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$76
31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 7:55 a.m. · 3 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$76 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $48 to $131.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates from 20 Nov to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
172 fares on 18 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 10 Jan 2027 | $214 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 25 Nov | $148 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 24 Nov | $197 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 5 Dec | $125 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 8 Dec | $148 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 13 Dec | $132 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec | $135 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 20 Dec | $132 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 21 Dec | $171 | Austrian Airlines | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 21 Dec | $173 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $215 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $164 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 26 Dec | $176 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 30 Dec | $294 | Eurowings | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $186 | Austrian Airlines | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 31 Dec | $119 | Malta Air | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $76 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $119 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $76.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $39 to $68.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$43
15 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$43
15 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$43 15 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$25 2 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $21 to $43.
At $43, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates from 25 Nov to 3 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 15 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
25 fares on 15 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | $41 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $25 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $36 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $52 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $43 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $51 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $65 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $51 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $81 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $71 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $27 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Feb 2027 | $37 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $57 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Mar 2027 | $103 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Apr 2027 | $86 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Vienna International Airport (VIE) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $25.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair.
Premium cabin fares from Cologne to Vienna
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cologne to Vienna?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $175 | $97 | +138% | 47 |
| 7–13 days | $157 | $80 | +114% | 47 |
| 14–29 days | $88 | $48 | +20% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $74 | $48 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $97 | $81 | +32% | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $120 | $88 | +63% | 40 |
| 180+ days | $160 | $159 | +118% | 24 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $36 | $30 | +39% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $32 | $23 | +21% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $26 | $23 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $27 | $21 | +4% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $40 | $26 | +54% | 43 |
| 90–179 days | $57 | $37 | +119% | 42 |
| 180+ days | $83 | $74 | +219% | 25 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dusseldorf → Vienna
34 km from Cologne
$151
$75 more than flying from Cologne
15 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 · DUS → VIE · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Luxembourg → Vienna
138 km from Cologne
$223
$147 more than flying from Cologne
28 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 · LUX → VIE · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Eindhoven → Vienna
118 km from Cologne
$360
$284 more than flying from Cologne
18 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 · EIN → VIE · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Muenster → Vienna
123 km from Cologne
$444
$368 more than flying from Cologne
20 Dec – 23 Dec · FMO → VIE · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Dusseldorf → Vienna
34 km from Cologne
$89
$46 more than flying from Cologne
20 Apr 2027 · DUS → VIE · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cologne → Graz
145 km from Vienna
$168
$125 more than flying to Vienna
29 Jun 2027 · CGN → GRZ · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cologne to Vienna?
The cheapest return found recently is $76 with Ryanair, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $132 to $184.
How much is a one-way flight from Cologne to Vienna?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $43 with Ryanair, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $25 with Ryanair, 2 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $39 to $68.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Vienna?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $76, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $25, 2 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Vienna?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cologne to Vienna?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $76 with Ryanair, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $43 with Ryanair, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Vienna?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 15 Dec, takes 1 h 30 min from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cologne to Vienna?
Between 20 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest return on 14 of the 18 departure dates we hold, Austrian Airlines on 2 and Eurowings on 1. Between 25 Nov and 3 Apr 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest one-way on all 15 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work