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R6 996+ Cheap flights to Cologne

— CGN
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cologne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cologne

Tue 3/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Tue 24/1111:30 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 2/9R12 414
Sun 18/108:20 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sun 25/1018:00 -
2 stops18h 30m
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Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop35h 10m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 2/9R13 147
Thu 10/1218:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Thu 7/118:10 -
1 stop27h 15m
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Sun 18/1019:00 -
2 stops17h 25m
Sun 25/1020:20 -
1 stop12h 35m
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Thu 10/1219:55 -
1 stop13h 40m
Wed 6/113:10 -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 4/9R13 561
Wed 9/120:20 -
1 stop17h 50m
Wed 6/118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 4/9R13 928

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R12 414

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R6 996

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March

Cheapest in

February

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R14 501
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 996
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JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 585

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

14:30-9:20

3 stops43h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 761

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

18:50-17:10

1 stop23h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 24/11

11:30-11:00

1 stop22h 30m

R12 414

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

8:20-12:45

2 stops28h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 25/10

18:00-13:30

2 stops18h 30m

R12 812

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

0:20-10:30

1 stop35h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 147

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

18:50-17:10

1 stop23h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 7/1

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

R13 179

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 6/1

13:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R13 561

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 6/1

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 928

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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 16 hours 40 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 R10 880
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 961
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 575

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

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

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
4 477 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 477 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 477 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 219 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 477 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 209 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2026

UBN - IST

Crew were friendly and Turkish has a good selection of movies. The boarding process was a bit chaotic, as usual, but departed on time. Food was good again.

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 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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