Charter Amsterdam to Cologne privately from US$8,000, about 52 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Amsterdam (AMS) to Cologne (CGN) and Cologne to Amsterdam — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Amsterdam to Cologne is roughly 230 kilometres — 143 miles, or 124 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Amsterdam–Cologne spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | €7,400 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | €7,400 – €10,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | €8,400 – €11,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 42 min | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Amsterdam–Cologne, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Lelystad Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
Cologne, Germany: Cologne Bonn Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Siegerland Airport, Mendig Airfield and Essen-Mülheim Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Amsterdam: Amsterdam (AMS), Rotterdam (RTM); Cologne: Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Burbach (SGE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Cologne→Amsterdam runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam → Cologne | 32 | 31 min | 25 min | Cessna Citation XLS (7), Learjet 45 (4), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Cessna Citation Mustang (3) |
| Cologne → Amsterdam | 23 | 34 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Learjet 45 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
55 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Cologne Bonn Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EHAM / AMS | EDDK / CGN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 12,516 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | -11 ft | 302 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Amsterdam to Cologne can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has 12,467 ft and Cologne Bonn Airport 12,516 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 230 km.
Alternates within range: Lelystad Airport (8,858 ft, 53 km) · Rotterdam The Hague Airport (7,218 ft, 45 km) · De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (4,183 ft, 68 km) · Hilversum Airfield · Düsseldorf Airport (9,842 ft, 54 km) · Siegerland Airport (5,315 ft, 68 km) · Mendig Airfield (5,342 ft, 57 km) · Essen-Mülheim Airport (5,095 ft, 61 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Amsterdam–Cologne charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Amsterdam–Cologne is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 52 min gate to gate over 230 km (143 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Amsterdam–Cologne charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Amsterdam–Cologne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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