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R7 181+ Cheap flights to Cologne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CGN
Sep 9 — Sep 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cologne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cologne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Thu 1/1013:30 -
2 stops24h 20m
Thu 29/1018:10 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 6/8R11 305
Tue 1/913:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Tue 29/910:25 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 6/8R11 370
Thu 19/1113:30 -
2 stops46h 00m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 10/8R11 920
Mon 28/913:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Sat 31/1018:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 6/8R11 968
Fri 2/1013:30 -
2 stops24h 20m
Sun 1/1111:30 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 6/8R12 259
Thu 3/913:30 -
2 stops24h 20m
Wed 30/919:15 -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 6/8R12 340
Sun 20/913:30 -
2 stops43h 55m
Tue 22/919:15 -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 6/8R12 599
Tue 29/917:55 -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 28/1018:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 6/8R12 680
Thu 3/913:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Tue 29/910:25 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 6/8R12 744

Find flight deals to Cologne

Find the latest flights to Cologne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.

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R11 305

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R7 181

Popular in

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February

Average price

R15 316
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/10-29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R990 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-10:30

2 stops46h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R11 920

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

13:30-13:50

2 stops24h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 28/10

11:30-9:40

2 stops21h 10m

R11 968

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 29/10

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

R12 000

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

13:30-9:25

2 stops43h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 22/9

19:15-9:40

2 stops38h 25m

R12 664

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

13:30-13:50

2 stops24h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 26/10

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R12 680

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 16/9

10:25-9:40

2 stops23h 15m

R13 133

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-9:25

2 stops43h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 29/9

10:25-9:40

2 stops23h 15m

R15 219
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 16/9

10:25-9:40

2 stops23h 15m

R15 963

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

13:30-21:50

3 stops32h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 30/8

21:50-9:10

2 stops35h 20m

R16 044
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

R7 682

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cologne

How long is the flight to Cologne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cologne takes 28 hours 45 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, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 043
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 094
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 748

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cologne?

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

Rainfall in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cologne. Reviews last updated 10 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Lufthansa, andBritish Airways to Germany have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 176 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 155 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.

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, Lufthansa 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 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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