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 595. Users have also found prices from R18 954 and R21 168 on British Airways and SWISS, 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?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Cologne. Prices for January average R16 669 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R13 339. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a January flight can save you 29% 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 042+ Flights from Cologne to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Cologne to South Africa

Round-trip from	R11 922
One-way from	R11 390
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January

Turkish Airlines
9/11-18/11
2 total stops
48h 15m total
Cologne to South Africa

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18/7
3 total stops
43h 40m total
Cologne to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Cologne to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cologne to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Sun 9/1111:35CGN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1117:15CPT - CGN

1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R11 922

Wed 24/914:50CGN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/1219:05JNB - CGN

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R12 081

Wed 10/96:05CGN - JNB

2 stops26h 30mLufthansa

Wed 1/1019:00JNB - CGN

2 stops17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6R13 126

Wed 10/917:55CGN - CPT

2 stops39h 35mLufthansa

Sun 28/918:05CPT - CGN

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 9/6R14 047

Wed 10/914:25CGN - JNB

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1019:00JNB - CGN

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R14 561

Fri 10/1022:00CGN - CPT

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/100:30CPT - CGN

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R14 986

Tue 9/918:40CGN - CPT

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Tue 23/911:05CPT - CGN

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/6R17 271

Mon 1/921:15CGN - JNB

1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1119:45JNB - CGN

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/6R17 431

Sat 22/1111:35CGN - DUR

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/111:30DUR - CGN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R17 909

Sat 8/1118:30CGN - CPT

2 stops21h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 19/1112:35CPT - CGN

2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R22 532

Sat 8/1112:25CGN - CPT

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 23/1118:45CPT - CGN

1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/6R23 294

Fri 10/108:30CGN - PLZ

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/107:00PLZ - CGN

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R23 772

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Sun 9/1111:35CGN - CPT

1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1117:15CPT - CGN

1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R11 922

Mon 23/66:05CGN - JNB

3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/717:50JNB - CGN

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R12 046

Wed 10/96:05CGN - JNB

2 stops26h 30mLufthansa

Wed 1/1019:00JNB - CGN

2 stops17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6R13 126

Tue 9/918:40CGN - CPT

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Tue 23/911:05CPT - CGN

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Deal found 9/6R17 271

Mon 1/921:15CGN - JNB

1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1119:45JNB - CGN

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/6R17 431

Sat 8/1118:30CGN - CPT

2 stops21h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 19/1112:35CPT - CGN

2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R22 532

Wed 24/914:50CGN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/1219:05JNB - CGN

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R12 081

Tue 9/93:10CGN - JNB

2 stops52h 00mEgyptair

Wed 1/1021:45JNB - CGN

1 stop17h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 10/6R24 835

Wed 10/917:55CGN - CPT

2 stops39h 35mLufthansa

Sun 28/918:05CPT - CGN

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

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Fri 10/1022:00CGN - CPT

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/100:30CPT - CGN

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R14 986

Sat 22/1111:35CGN - DUR

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/111:30DUR - CGN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R17 909

Thu 26/619:10CGN - DUR

2 stops18h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/714:45DUR - CGN

2 stops23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/6R21 151

Last-minute flights from Cologne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cologne to South Africa. Data last updated 11 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 17/618:40CGN - CPT

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Tue 24/611:05CPT - CGN

2 stops22h 05mSWISS

Deal found 10/6R32 470

Thu 19/610:30CGN - CPT

1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 5/716:35CPT - CGN

1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R12 488

Thu 19/619:10CGN - JNB

1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 5/717:50JNB - CGN

1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/6R15 305

Thu 19/61:50CGN - CPT

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/713:00CPT - CGN

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R16 899

Thu 19/610:15CGN - CPT

1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

Sat 5/718:55CPT - CGN

1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/6R30 344

Thu 19/66:20CGN - CPT

2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/719:50CPT - CGN

2 stops43h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/6R286 153

Fri 20/618:20CGN - CPT

2 stops39h 10mLufthansa

Sun 6/718:05CPT - CGN

2 stops18h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6R17 484

Mon 23/619:10CGN - JNB

1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 6/717:55JNB - CGN

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R15 394

Mon 23/67:45CGN - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/713:55JNB - CGN

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R16 031

Wed 25/63:45CGN - DUR

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/619:35DUR - CGN

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R20 867

Thu 26/614:50CGN - DUR

2 stops22h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 30/614:45DUR - CGN

2 stops18h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R24 304

Thu 26/610:15CGN - DUR

2 stops48h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 30/610:55DUR - CGN

2 stops27h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/6R36 349

One-way flights from Cologne to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Cologne to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Fri 18/718:55CGN - CPT

3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R11 390

Sun 3/814:50CGN - JNB

1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R12 595

Tue 14/1019:10CGN - CPT

1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/6R13 126

Mon 14/710:50CGN - CPT

1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/6R18 954

Thu 10/718:40CGN - JNB

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 8/6R21 168

Sat 19/78:40CGN - CPT

2 stops24h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 9/6R26 447

Thu 10/712:55CGN - JNB

2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/6R148 249

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CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/11

11:35-11:50

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

17:15-17:15

1 stop25h 00m

R11 922

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/6

6:05-7:30

3 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

17:50-23:10

3 stops29h 20m

R12 046

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 24/9

14:50-10:35

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

19:05-10:35

1 stop16h 30m

R12 081

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 10/9

6:05-8:35

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

19:00-12:15

2 stops17h 15m

R13 126

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 10/9

17:55-9:30

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

18:05-19:20

2 stops25h 15m

R14 047

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 10/10

22:00-20:55

1 stop22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

0:30-17:05

1 stop16h 35m

R14 986

CologneCape Town

CGN - CPT

CGNCPT

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 9/9

18:40-16:45

2 stops22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

11:05-9:10

2 stops22h 05m

R17 271

CologneJohannesburg

CGN - JNB

CGNJNB

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/9

21:15-7:00

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:45-10:20

1 stop15h 35m

R17 431

CologneDurban

CGN - DUR

CGNDUR

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 22/11

11:35-18:45

2 stops30h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 10/1

11:30-10:35

2 stops24h 05m

R17 909

CologneDurban

CGN - DUR

CGNDUR

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 26/6

19:10-13:15

2 stops18h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 2/7

14:45-13:50

2 stops23h 05m

R21 151

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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

1 623 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

1 623 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 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.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 784 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 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

3 848 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 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

7 132 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 623 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 595. Users have also found prices from R18 954 and R21 168 on British Airways and SWISS, 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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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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