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R12 852+ Cheap flights to Cologne

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CGN
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult

Flights to Cologne in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cologne in 2025, 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 4 July 2025.

Return from

R12 852

One-way from

R13 098

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 112
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R53 817 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 4 July 2025.

Thu 16/1017:50JNB - CGN
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1019:10CGN - JNB
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R12 852
Wed 13/821:15JNB - CGN
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 17/821:35CGN - JNB
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7R16 972
Wed 13/816:50JNB - CGN
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/810:50CGN - JNB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R17 428
Wed 13/821:45JNB - CGN
2 stops19h 25mEgyptair
Sun 17/83:10CGN - JNB
2 stops52h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 3/7R29 193

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Return

Price

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

17:50-9:30

1 stop15h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 23/10

19:10-10:35

1 stop15h 25m

R12 852

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

21:15-21:00

1 stop23h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 17/8

21:35-7:00

1 stop33h 25m

R16 972

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

16:50-21:00

2 stops28h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 18/8

10:50-14:20

2 stops27h 30m

R17 428

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

21:45-17:10

2 stops19h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 17/8

3:10-7:10

2 stops52h 00m

R29 193

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

17:55-13:50

1 stop19h 55m

R13 098

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Deals found on 3/7

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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 15 hours 35 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 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

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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, British Airways, andEgyptair 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.

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Dianne,Aug 2024

IST - SIN

The food was tasty and plentiful. The crew were efficient and courteous. The toilet cubicles were overful with paper rubbish. Could have had more checks to empty.

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Dianne,Aug 2024

IST - SIN

The food was tasty and plentiful. The crew were efficient and courteous. The toilet cubicles were overful with paper rubbish. Could have had more checks to empty.

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Dianne,Aug 2024

IST - SIN

The food was tasty and plentiful. The crew were efficient and courteous. The toilet cubicles were overful with paper rubbish. Could have had more checks to empty.

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Dianne,Aug 2024

IST - SIN

The food was tasty and plentiful. The crew were efficient and courteous. The toilet cubicles were overful with paper rubbish. Could have had more checks to empty.

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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