Travelling from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Liverpool.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LPL to CGN flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LPL and CGN include:
Dublin Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
At the moment, RM190 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM481. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LPL to CGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Liverpool Airport (LPL)
Liverpool Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from LPL land on time.
To reach Liverpool Airport from central Liverpool, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LPL? If you've booked an early flight from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you have a late Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cologne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cologne Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Cologne. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cologne. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Liverpool Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPL to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.