Flying from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average duration of a direct London to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), with 30 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to CGN is the 6:55am British Airways service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8pm with Eurowings.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to CGN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Eurowings is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport departing from LHR.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Eurowings between LHR and CGN.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is British Airways.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to CGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport out of here.
Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to CGN plane tickets from STN.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and CGN is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating on this route, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Cologne Bonn Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Have a late flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CGN and turn out the lights sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
The centre of Cologne is around 13 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, RM70 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM139. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from London to CGN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap London to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Cologne. July is when most people book flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your London to CGN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Cologne when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Cologne Christmas Markets followed by Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Cologne, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Bremen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without seeing Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.