Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
Your BOD to CGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BOD and CGN include:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
RM233 is the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start from RM453. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOD to CGN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to Bordeaux Airport's on-time performance, 77.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Bordeaux Airport from central Bordeaux, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOD? If you're boarding an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Cologne, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.