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 13h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cologne is about 8803 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 707 on this airline. Turkish Airlines is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 52.0 - 90.0 inches 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CGN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne as you normally would.

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 1 airline.

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

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Average price	R16 996

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26h 15m total
Johannesburg to Cologne

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Mon 16/11

19:55-8:35

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20:20-9:55

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18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

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11:30-11:00

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R13 491

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

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Thu 19/11

18:50-17:10

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Cologne Köln/Bonn

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11:30-11:00

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

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0:20-17:10

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Cologne Köln/Bonn

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11:30-9:40

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R14 687

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

0:20-10:30

1 stop35h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

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0:00-1:00

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

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Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne on Cheapflights.

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London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 764.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 05m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 26m.

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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.

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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 1 airline.
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 13h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cologne is about 8803 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 707 on this airline. Turkish Airlines is priced at 15% 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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Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 05m.

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