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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne from R8 545

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CGN
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2026.

Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
CGN
1 stop15h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/810:25
CGN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R11 350
Mon 27/718:00
JNB
-
CGN
1 stop15h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/819:10
CGN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R12 071
Thu 19/1113:30
JNB
-
CGN
2 stops46h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1118:10
CGN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 088
Mon 27/711:10
JNB
-
CGN
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/819:10
CGN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R15 269
Thu 16/717:55
JNB
-
CGN
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/710:25
CGN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R16 122

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Cologne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 350

One-way from

R8 545

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 301
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/7-17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 913 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 262 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Cologne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:00-9:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 10/8

19:10-10:15

1 stop15h 05m

R12 071

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

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

R12 088

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

11:10-9:25

2 stops22h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 10/8

19:10-10:15

1 stop15h 05m

R15 269
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-9:25

1 stop15h 25m

R8 545

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

17:55-9:25

1 stop15h 30m

R8 676

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

R33 704

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 155.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 09m.

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 1 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne, such as Turkish Airlines,Qatar Airways, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 738 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 109 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 087 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Cologne from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Köln/Bonn, which is the city’s only airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is located 15,2 km from the centre of Cologne. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Köln/Bonn per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne in 15h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cologne is about 8803 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 222 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at R11 804 and R12 033 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cologne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Cologne on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Cologne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 July 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cologne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 222AverageR14 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 804AverageR14 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 033AverageR13 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 510AverageR12 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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