What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne?

Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne. Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 15,2 km from Cologne’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cologne if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cologne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cologne?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cologne.

Where does the fastest flight to Cologne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cologne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

Does Cologne Köln/Bonn have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cologne Köln/Bonn can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn?

Yes. Cologne Köln/Bonn has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport is the closest property to Cologne Köln/Bonn (1,6 km away from Cologne Köln/Bonn).

R12 081+ Flights to Cologne, Germany

Flights to Cologne in 2025

Return from	R12 081
One-way from	R16 155
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 490

Lufthansa
6/10-29/11
3 total stops
38h 20m total
Johannesburg to Cologne

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Turkish Airlines
15/8
1 total stop
19h 55m total
Johannesburg to Cologne

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JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:00-12:15

2 stops17h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 29/11

9:00-7:05

1 stop21h 05m

R12 081

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:35-17:20

1 stop21h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 29/11

13:25-7:05

1 stop16h 40m

R12 843

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

17:55-18:10

1 stop24h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 28/11

18:15-10:50

1 stop15h 35m

R13 410

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

19:35-17:20

1 stop21h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 28/11

18:30-17:55

2 stops46h 25m

R13 675

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

20:25-14:20

2 stops41h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 29/11

18:30-9:45

2 stops38h 15m

R15 978

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

21:15-9:15

1 stop36h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 1/8

14:20-7:00

1 stop16h 40m

R20 725

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

21:45-17:10

2 stops19h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 27/11

3:10-7:10

2 stops51h 00m

R22 639

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

21:20-17:05

2 stops43h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 2/8

6:05-17:45

2 stops35h 40m

R278 482

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

17:55-13:50

1 stop19h 55m

R16 155

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How long is the flight to Cologne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cologne takes 20 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Cologne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cologne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cologne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne are Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Cologne by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 52.0 - 90.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 52.0 mm.

Temperature in Cologne by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 784 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 848 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Lufthansa

6,7

Okay

7 132 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

FAQs about flying to Cologne

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne?
Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne. Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 15,2 km from Cologne’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cologne if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cologne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cologne?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cologne.
Where does the fastest flight to Cologne depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cologne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).
Does Cologne Köln/Bonn have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Cologne Köln/Bonn can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn?
Yes. Cologne Köln/Bonn has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport is the closest property to Cologne Köln/Bonn (1,6 km away from Cologne Köln/Bonn).

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