Travelling from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average length of a direct flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour 24 minutes.
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport with Eurowings. This top airline operates departures from LHR.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to CGN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) out of this popular hub.
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from London to CGN leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you know it:
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to CGN, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider booking a hotel near CGN if you're catching a late flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Cologne Bonn Airport is ر.ق. 72. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 134. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from London to CGN, book your trip 1 month ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices fall. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from London to CGN.
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The best time to fly from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Cologne in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London to CGN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights 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 and 7ºC on average.
More about Cologne
After booking your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cologne:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Cologne is to visit its most popular sights. Essential stops include Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig.
Complete your Cologne trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Cologne and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
