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Typical prices: £70-£175
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Recent return flight deals to Cologne

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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10:45 - 13:20MAN  Manchester-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 35mdirect
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23:25 - 23:59CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-MAN Manchester
1h 34mdirect
£44Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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10:55 - 13:10STN  London Stansted-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 15mdirect
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11:45 - 12:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-STN London Stansted
1h 20mdirect
£44Ryanair
Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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18:45 - 21:00STN  London Stansted-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 15mdirect
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06:20 - 06:40CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-STN London Stansted
1h 20mdirect
£44Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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15:10 - 17:25STN  London Stansted-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 15mdirect
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11:45 - 12:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-STN London Stansted
1h 20mdirect
£44Ryanair
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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20:25 - 23:00MAN  Manchester-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 35mdirect
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23:25 - 23:59CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-MAN Manchester
1h 34mdirect
£45Ryanair
Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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06:35 - 09:10MAN  Manchester-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 35mdirect
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23:25 - 23:59CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-MAN Manchester
1h 34mdirect
£72Ryanair
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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19:50 - 22:10LGW  London Gatwick-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 20mdirect
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08:50 - 09:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-LGW London Gatwick
1h 15mdirect
£100Eurowings
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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19:50 - 22:10LGW  London Gatwick-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 20mdirect
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08:50 - 09:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-LGW London Gatwick
1h 15mdirect
£103Eurowings
Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
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17:05 - 19:30LHR  London Heathrow-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 25mdirect
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17:35 - 18:00CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-LHR London Heathrow
1h 25mdirect
£121British Airways
Thu, 10 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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17:05 - 19:30LHR  London Heathrow-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
1h 25mdirect
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17:35 - 18:00CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-LHR London Heathrow
1h 25mdirect
£121British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Cologne flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Cologne with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cologne?

London Stansted Airport to Cologne is the cheapest route at £44 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cologne?

A return flight to Cologne costs £116 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Manchester average £108, while London runs a bit higher at £113.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cologne?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cologne at £121 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at £148.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne with an average price of £92 return.
  • December (£152) and August (£132) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cologne?

Evening flights to Cologne are the cheapest at £108 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at £146.

What is a good deal for flights to Cologne?

Flights under £73 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cologne at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • London £70
  • Manchester £70
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When are flights to Cologne the cheapest?

Flights to Cologne are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Cologne

 
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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for flights to Cologne

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£16
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Cologne

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Your questions about flights to Cologne, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What other cities are near Cologne Airport?

    Cologne Airport serves as the gateway to one of the most popular tourist areas in Germany – the Rhineland. Whether you are looking to enjoy the area’s romantic wine tours, or the local UNESCO World Heritage sites, you can find tours and advice at the travel agencies with a presence at the Cologne Airport. You can find the majority of these at the Terminal 2D Travel Market with companies such as Thomas Cook, L’TUR, and Reiseland Köln-Bonn.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at the Cologne Airport?

    You can find the Airport Business Lounge after you pass through security in Terminal 2. This lounge is also available for those departing from Terminal 1. Holders of Diners Club membership, Priority Passes or Dragon Passes can enter the lounge for free, or you can access the lounge for approx. €19.95 (£18). The lounges are open from 6:30 – 21:30 Monday to Friday, and 8:00 – 19:00 Saturday to Sunday, with staff that speak both German and English.

  • What is there to do at the Cologne Airport?

    If you have time to spend before leaving the Cologne Airport, you can enjoy some fresh air on one of the airport’s observation decks. These decks are accessible from Terminal 1 at Stern C and are open daily from 5:00. Here you can view both the passenger and military areas, with seated areas where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while you do some plane spotting. For safety reasons, the decks will be closed in bad weather.

  • What shops can I find at the Cologne Airport?

    As well as the Heinemann Duty Free shops, you can also find a range of other stores in the Cologne Airport, including clothing stores Hallhuber, ESPRIT, Gant, and Marc O’Polo. If you’re looking to stock up on supplies for your holiday, you can find a REWE City supermarket in the public area of Terminal 1, or a Kirschner bookstore in Terminal 2 for stationary.

  • Are direct flights to Cologne available?

    You can find direct flights to Cologne from London airports, such as Gatwick and Stansted. Direct Cologne flights from Stansted Airport are usually operated by Ryanair, while Gatwick flights are generally operated by EasyJet. Regular direct flights from London Heathrow are also available with Eurowings. Direct Ryanair flights from Manchester Airport and from Bristol Airport can also be found through KAYAK.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Cologne?

    UK travellers do not need a visa to travel to Cologne for short stays. However, you must have a valid UK passport and ensure that it meets Schengen State rules. This means your passport is less than 10 years old from its original issue date, and that it stays valid for at least three months after your return journey.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cologne?

    Ryanair operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Cologne at 30 per week, and for this route Ryanair is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Cologne. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Cologne from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Cologne varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Newcastle upon Tyne: 1h 30m
    • from Birmingham: 1h 30m
    • from Bristol: 1h 30m
    • from Leeds: 1h 30m
    • from Edinburgh: 1h 40m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Cologne?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cologne are from:
    • London, from £44 return

  • How many flights serve Cologne?

    Cologne receives 7 flights per day and 51 per week from across the world. London has the most flights to Cologne with 36 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cologne is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cologne is around £73 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cologne?

    Last-minute fares to Cologne – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 33% above the average return fare of £116.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Cologne?

Your guide to booking Cologne flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Cologne, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Cologne, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £73 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cologne in September. Return fares historically average £92 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to £38 per return. Afternoon flights to Cologne average £108 compared to £146 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Cologne, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Ryanair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Eurowings includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Ryanair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Cologne, a few great places to start are Kölner Dom, Köln Hauptbahnhof, and Lanxess Arena. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • You can find regular flights to Cologne from various cities throughout the UK, including Liverpool, Bristol, London and Manchester. Cologne is served by Flughafen Köln Bonn, or Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), located approximately 15min from downtown Cologne.
  • To travel into the city after your flight to Cologne, there is a train station located at the airport, operated by DB Railway. From here you can travel around Cologne or take a train into nearby Düsseldorf. Tickets are available from the DB kiosk just before you enter the station.
  • If you’re looking to rent a car, you can find kiosks in Terminal 2D’s Arrival Area. Companies with a presence at the airport include Avis and Budget, enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Buchbinder. Cars can be picked up and returned in the carpark just outside Terminal 2.
  • If you’d like something to eat after your flight to Cologne, you can find coffee and snacks at Cafetiero or the McCafe at Terminal 2 in the arrivals area. You can also find a Starbucks at Terminal 1, or the restaurant StäV for German-style cuisine.
  • For those who would like to stay at a hotel close to the airport during their stay in Cologne, the Leonardo Hotel is a 5min walk from Cologne Airport and a 10min walk to the railway station. If you have reduced mobility, the hotel does offer an airport shuttle to pick you up right outside your terminal.
  • Want to lower your carbon emissions on flights to Cologne? Flying from London Stansted Airport with Ryanair or from London Heathrow Airport with Eurowings can limit your overall emissions by almost 70% compared with other routes. Booking low-carbon flights to Cologne will not usually raise your travel costs.
  • If you’re being collected by car from Cologne Airport, short stay parking near the Arrivals terminal is convenient and affordable. You can park for free for up to 10min in the short stay parking zone outside Terminal 2 Arrivals. After this, the car park costs around €1.50 (£1) per 15min. You can also park for up to 15min in the short stay parking zone outside Terminal 1. This parking zone cost €1.50 (£1) for a 15min stay.
  • Business travellers arriving at Cologne Airport may want to make use of the airport’s conference facilities. Cologne Bonn Airport is home to 16 conference rooms that can accommodate small, private meetings and large business events. The conference centre also offers a fantastic view of the runways and is located inside Terminal 1 in the main public area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cologne

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cologne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
RyanairOverall score based on 5478 reviews
6.7Boarding
5.7Entertainment
6.5Comfort
7.5Crew
6.0Food
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Great flight just took some time to board even when lining up early for the flight, even taking off took longer then expected.

6.0 GoodDee-ann, Dec 2025
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Great flight just took some time to board even when lining up early for the flight, even taking off took longer then expected.

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

Boarding was fast and efficient. The crew was super friendly. Since it’s a budget airline and it’s a short flight, I can’t expect food or entertainment.

If you buy a cabin luggage, but don’t need it for your kids, so you will end up with mixed priorities. And you will need to use non priority line

Boarding waiting outside in storm and rain is not OK

East check in and security. They are always delayed though. ALWAYS!

Amazed at huge number of people who hadn’t booked cabin bags with big troller cases and rucksacks, not being stopped, what’s the point in following rules or paying more if you don't have to bother?

It was a short flight (1.2h), and everything went smoothly.

Very good, everything went straight forward, boarding, during the flight, landing and all on time Well done

Due to long security check and no last call announcements from Gate staff, my family and 12 other passengers missed the flight.

Someone sat in my seat and this made boarding protracted and unpleasant. The stewardesses kept saying, “it is important that everyone be seated — or we will be further delayed,” but for a long time they did not tell me where to sit. At the end of the flight a baby screamed loudly for several minutes and it took ninety minutes (!) to get through EU passport and customs. We had to stand the whole time in a an overheated room. The seat on the plane was narrow. These things are not all Lufthansa’s fault but they made for a somewhat unpleasant trip.

The flight on time, flawless check in and boarding process, the crew was very friendly.

Generally OK. The very worst part was the food we were served (on a special diet) which the crew apologised for and said they took photos for there managers. This flight was using a code-share from Discovery Airways, so perhaps not Lufthansa's direct fault. The general food was far better but definitely not plentiful unlike some other airlines. Otherwise it was a nothing special experience unlike the superb time we had last year for a similar route on Cathay!

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

Good flight. Not a lot of legroom, but it was fine for a short flight.

No entertainment and the seats are well worn.! To the point it feels like your sitting in a bowl

Disaster out of City Airport with our flight cancelled and very little help.

They canceled the original flight and I had to take the fligh the next day

Charging ports would have been nice. No entertainment but it was a short flight so not really necessary.

My flight was delayed and my second flight missed despite a three hour connection in Düsseldorf. My luggage was lost and it took three hours to recover which was actually unfortunately very much barely possible. I needed to rebook a flight that was three times the original cost of the original flight which now I need to go back and recover from the airline. Terrible experience,

Nice to have reclining seats for a change and great to have internet access

Tivat airport really needs to up its game W Eurowings needs to provide support at luggage collection

Delay after delay: no information besides what my Kayak app provided was provided about the delays. The plane was at the gate. Also, the gate, 100A, was incredibly warm, and the sun was beaming in. Boarding was disorganized with no groups announced.

Kayak - EDreams - Eurowings need to define clearer the hand luggage terms. I asked for add. hang luggage got charged by Eurowings for having add. hand luggage that was not included in my booking. I travel alot! I know the size dimensions never paid twice for hand luggage and cannot chase Edreams or put Eurowings in the wrong. Also there was severe delays on this flight. Issue getting bus on arrival and missed connections. Unfortunate will not use Eurowings

We checked in 4 luggage and only got 3 back & lost our 4th luggage. Our flight was from berlin sept 22. We arrived Copenhagen but only received 3 luggage. Missing 1 still 24 hrs after our arrival and our Cruise will be leaving tomorrow 9/24/2023. This is the second time that our luggage gets lost/delayed in Copenhagen

No food on plane.. flights scheduled 55 min..everything is very expensive on aeroport

Filthy plane, obviously not cleaned properly between flights, food crumbles in seat and carpet

Smallest seat I have ever seen. And they had a label with more Legroom but in fact where really tiny.

No cancellations but one flight delayed due to arrival airport industrial action. Comfortable

Flight delayed but lack on information at the airport - only knew from looking at flight radar Other people queuing ages before a plane was there as staff not informing them of delays Usual issues with boarding people haphazard What is the point of priority when they don’t stick to it and all held like cattle just before getting on plane

The flight was on time, great value and very helpful crew. This direct flight was the most convenient I ever had coming to Sarajevo over the years. Will definitely use this flight again in the future without hesitation.

Very late to leave, poor communication on expected departure time and when boarding actually started.

Cheap flight but I didn't like the almost one hour delay because of paperwork!!!!

Gate is far at Leeds Bradford Airport. However, as the flight was less than half full, it was calm and not stressful. Great take off and landing. Friendly staff

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

It was great. We arrived a few minutes late but the crew were concert and kind about it. It was a nice smooth fly thanks be to Jesus. I prayed for smooth flight and Yahuwah answered my prayer.

We bought tickets for £30 from kayak but we paid £55 for check in to rayan , they slaught us

Flight was delayed so long we missed our second flight. Entire trip had to be cancelled. Ryanair refused to help us.

After you made us check-in I tried to add a suitcase in the internet and also to get help by chet. Nothing work and we pay 60 pounds at Airport. Comper to Easyjet to do the same, was easy and customer friendly.

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