Flying from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to CGN. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to CGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to CGN flight:
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Follow your own route with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Cologne. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
RM2,617 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport. Return flights start at RM2,891. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to CGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is the peak month for travel to Cologne. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Seattle to CGN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle 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
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Cologne Bonn Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cologne:
Your trip to Cologne won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Bremen is another essential stop 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.
