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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 and lands at 12:10
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 18:35.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne takes 1h 25m, covering 331 miles.

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.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne range from £134 to £224, with an average of £165 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £165 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £163 return, compared with £234 via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £41–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £87, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Cologne route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £158 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £191, a difference of £33.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cologne.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 6h 37m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and 7h 17m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Cologne Messe, and Neumarkt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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