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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:02
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

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

A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne takes 1h 17m, covering 306 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 Stansted Airport to Cologne range from £57 to £126, with an average of £85 over the past 12 months. Anything below £57 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 55% above the route average of £85. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £84 return, compared with £172 via a stopover through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

Ryanair is the only airline operating London Stansted Airport to Cologne flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Stansted Airport to Cologne flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £24, which is 55% 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 Stansted Airport to Cologne usually depart from London Stansted (STN) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Stansted Airport to Cologne route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

Most connecting flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne pass through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the London Stansted Airport to Cologne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £72 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £112, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Stansted Airport and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Ryanair

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of London Stansted 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.

Among airlines operating London Stansted Airport to Cologne flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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