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Cheapest return flight
£101
Typical prices: £106-£169
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/12Wed 12/12
CGN - BHX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£101
Typical prices: £104-£148
Jet2
Tue 18/12Fri 21/12
CGN - BHX • Direct
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There are currently no direct flights between Cologne and Birmingham. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheap Flights from Cologne to Birmingham (CGN-BHX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cologne to Birmingham

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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06:20 - 12:10CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
6h 50m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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16:55 - 22:50BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
4h 55m1 stop Dublin
£101Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£101Jet2
Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£103Jet2
Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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06:00 - 17:25CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
12h 25m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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16:55 - 22:50BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
4h 55m1 stop Dublin
£104Ryanair
Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Jet2 Logo
18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£104Jet2
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:55 - 08:40BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
15h 45m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
£106Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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23:50 - 08:40CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
9h 50m1 stop Dublin
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15:55 - 08:40BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
15h 45m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
£107Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Jet2 Logo
18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£108Jet2
Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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18:00 - 18:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
1h 30mdirect
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£109Jet2
Sat, 19 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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23:15 - 12:00CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-BHX Birmingham
13h 45m1 stop Dublin
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15:00 - 17:30BHX  Birmingham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 30mdirect
£110Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Cologne to Birmingham flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cologne to Birmingham?

Jet2 (£101) and Ryanair (£104) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cologne to Birmingham according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Key details for Cologne to Birmingham flights

Cheapest flight

£36
One-way flight from Cologne to Birmingham

When to book flights from Cologne to Birmingham

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cologne to Birmingham based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cologne to Birmingham flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cologne to Birmingham?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Birmingham:

    • Earliest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 14:30
    • Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 19:50.

    The flight takes about 1h 30m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Birmingham?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Birmingham.

  • How long is a flight from Cologne to Birmingham?

    A direct flight from Cologne to Birmingham takes 1h 30m, covering 396 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Birmingham?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Birmingham flight?

    Return flights from Cologne to Birmingham range from £106 to £169, with an average of £141 over the past 12 months. Anything below £106 counts as a good deal.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Cologne to Birmingham?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £65–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cologne to Birmingham?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Cologne to Birmingham changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £101 to £938. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cologne to Birmingham looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cologne to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £56, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

    Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • DRIVALIA
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Birmingham?

    Flights from Cologne to Birmingham usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX).

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Birmingham?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Cologne to Birmingham. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £126 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £233, a difference of £107.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Cologne to Birmingham?

    Only Jet2 operates flights between Cologne and Birmingham.

  • What is the time difference between Cologne and Birmingham?

    Birmingham is 1 hour behind Cologne (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Birmingham?

    Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, and International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cologne to Birmingham flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cologne to Birmingham flights

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Prefer to fly direct from Cologne to Birmingham?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport to Birmingham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cologne Köln/Bonn to Birmingham

Monday

Jet2

Jet2

Tuesday

Jet2

Jet2

Wednesday

Jet2

Jet2

Thursday

Jet2

Jet2

Friday

Jet2

Jet2

Sunday

Jet2

Jet2

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Direct returns

Birmingham to Cologne Köln/Bonn

Monday

Jet2

Jet2

Tuesday

Jet2

Jet2

Wednesday

Jet2

Jet2

Thursday

Jet2

Jet2

Friday

Jet2

Jet2

Sunday

Jet2

Jet2

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