What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cologne to South Africa one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 060. Users have also found prices from R13 974 and R16 427 on SWISS and Egyptair, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Cologne to South Africa?

Most travellers choose Cologne Köln/Bonn - Cape Town Intl, Cologne Köln/Bonn - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Cologne Köln/Bonn - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Cologne to South Africa.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to South Africa?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Cologne. Prices for April average R17 374 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 391. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a April flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in August

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cologne to South Africa?

If you book a flight to South Africa from Cologne, you will be flying from Köln/Bonn, which is the city’s only airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is located 15,2 km from the centre of Cologne.

Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cologne to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to South Africa?

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

R26 594+ Flights from Cologne to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Cologne to South Africa

Round-trip from	R13 286
One-way from	R7 136
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R15 312

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2 total stops
31h 05m total
Cologne to South Africa

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7/5
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26h 45m total
Cologne to South Africa

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Mon 12/512:30CGN - JNB

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/520:25JNB - CGN

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Deal found 30/4R13 639

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1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/4R13 937

Mon 2/619:10CGN - JNB

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Wed 18/617:55JNB - CGN

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

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Tue 30/126:45CGN - CPT

2 stops23h 55mSWISS

Wed 14/19:30CPT - CGN

2 stops25h 05mSWISS

Deal found 30/4R21 685

Thu 24/78:35CGN - JNB

2 stops24h 00mLufthansa

Tue 29/719:00JNB - CGN

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1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

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1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/4R24 398

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2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5R25 866

Sat 20/93:10CGN - JNB

2 stops28h 00mEgyptair

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2 stops29h 55mEgyptair

Deal found 1/5R26 108

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Mon 26/519:10CGN - JNB

1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop14h 05mSWISS

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1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/616:35CPT - CGN

1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines

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Thu 18/910:15CGN - CPT

2 stops24h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1013:00CPT - CGN

2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways

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Sun 18/516:40CGN - CPT

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 4/821:45JNB - CGN

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Wed 8/1014:25CGN - CPT

2 stops26h 20mSWISS

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2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 30/618:40CGN - DUR

2 stops20h 10mSWISS

Deal found 1/5R13 974

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2 stops52h 00mEgyptair

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CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 26/5

19:10-10:35

1 stop15h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

17:50-9:30

1 stop15h 40m

R13 286

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 3/6

16:30-8:35

2 stops16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:00-12:15

2 stops17h 15m

R13 491

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/5

12:30-16:10

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

20:25-22:10

2 stops25h 45m

R13 639

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 18/5

10:30-11:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

16:35-18:10

1 stop25h 35m

R13 937

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 12/5

10:50-7:00

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

21:15-20:25

1 stop23h 10m

R15 070

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 18/5

16:40-10:50

3 stops42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

13:00-17:35

2 stops28h 35m

R15 925

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 30/5

18:20-9:30

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

18:05-12:15

2 stops18h 10m

R17 114

ColognePort Elizabeth

CGN - PLZ

CGNPLZ

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 14/6

6:05-14:35

3 stops32h 30m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 21/6

19:35-8:50

3 stops37h 15m

R21 685

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 7/7

18:40-9:20

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

19:35-9:40

1 stop14h 05m

R22 874

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 8/10

14:25-16:45

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

9:30-9:35

2 stops25h 05m

R24 045

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Best time to book a flight from Cologne to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Cologne to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from Cologne to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Cologne to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 696 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 791 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Lufthansa

6,7

Okay

7 045 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 588 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cologne to South Africa?
If you book a flight to South Africa from Cologne, you will be flying from Köln/Bonn, which is the city’s only airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is located 15,2 km from the centre of Cologne.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cologne to South Africa one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 060. Users have also found prices from R13 974 and R16 427 on SWISS and Egyptair, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Cologne to South Africa?
Most travellers choose Cologne Köln/Bonn - Cape Town Intl, Cologne Köln/Bonn - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Cologne Köln/Bonn - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Cologne to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cologne to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Cologne to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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