Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Cologne (the location of Cologne Bonn Airport) and Frankfurt are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your flight from CGN to Frankfurt, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
When flying within Germany, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Cologne, CGN can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt
ر.ق. 263 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 614. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CGN to Frankfurt if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 37 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Following your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from CGN to Frankfurt:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from CGN to Frankfurt sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
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