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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cologne from R7 785

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CGN
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 July 2026.

Wed 18/1113:30
JNB
-
CGN
2 stops46h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/1111:30
CGN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 344
Mon 10/813:30
JNB
-
CGN
2 stops43h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/819:10
CGN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 739
Thu 13/817:55
JNB
-
CGN
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/810:25
CGN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R13 150

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Cologne (CGN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 344

One-way from

R7 785

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 697
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 605 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 315 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:30-10:30

2 stops46h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 22/11

11:30-9:40

2 stops21h 10m

R12 344

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

13:30-9:25

2 stops43h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 18/8

19:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 739
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

14:05-21:55

3 stops31h 50m

R8 295
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

20:40-16:20

2 stops20h 40m

R9 365

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

11:10-18:10

2 stops31h 00m

R11 570

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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 22 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Qatar Airways, andLufthansa from Johannesburg to Cologne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

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
4 449 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 748 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

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
8 159 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

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
8 127 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

James,Sept 2023

SFO - IST

Economy seats were too narrow for such a long flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cologne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Johannesburg?

    Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN), located 15,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Cologne. 4 airlines have flights to Köln/Bonn from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Cologne Köln/Bonn should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Cologne can take about 46h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 344. There are 8803 km between Johannesburg and Cologne.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Cologne is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 255 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at R11 237 and R12 075 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cologne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cologne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cologne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cologne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 255AverageR13 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 237AverageR13 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 075AverageR13 642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 554AverageR12 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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