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Cologne.33 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 33 €, select.
Cologne.34 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 34 €, select.
Cologne.34 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Ireland West Knock on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Ireland West Knock.Price includes taxes and charges.From 34 €, select.
Cologne.36 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Ireland West Knock on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Ireland West Knock.Price includes taxes and charges.From 36 €, select.
Cologne.55 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 55 €, select.
Cologne.55 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 55 €, select.
Cologne.68 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 68 €, select.
Cologne.72 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Dublin on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Cologne

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Cologne.
Aug
from 131 €
Sep
from 34 €
Oct
from 34 €
Nov
from 55 €
Dec
from 85 €
Jan
from 72 €
Feb
from 72 €
Mar
from 72 €
Apr
from 166 €
May
from 145 €
Jun
from 171 €
Jul
from 115 €

Airports near Cologne

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Direct flights to Cologne

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Cologne is 2 hours and 2 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
Ryanair and Malta Air both fly direct to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly to Cologne is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cologne is 33 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cologne Airport is Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying to Cologne

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found33 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 59 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week9

Discover Cologne

How to find cheap flights to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Cologne Bonn Airport is 17 €. A round-trip plane ticket to CGN right now is 33 €.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to CGN go down, we'll notify you.

  • To get cheap tickets to Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Cologne. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Best time to go to Cologne

  • June is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Cologne.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CGN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to CGN. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Cologne.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Cologne then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Cologne is warmest in August, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.

  • April is your safest bet for clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Cologne.

  • Expect more rain if you're visiting during January, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.

Flying to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Cologne Bonn Airport, these major airlines make travelling to Cologne nice and easy:

  • Nile Air is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart choice when booking your CGN plane ticket.

  • The timezone at CGN is UTC+1.

  • Curl up in bed not long after your flight to CGN. Book a room at any of these stays near Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in CGN. Find your ideal ride with Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover parts of Cologne that aren't in every guidebook.

  • Cologne Bonn Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure shows how often flights from CGN arrive at their destination as planned.

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Getting to central Cologne from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • Central Cologne is about 14 kilometres from CGN.

  • Once you've landed from your flight to CGN, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.

  • Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.

  • If you'd love to stay near all the action in Cologne, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:

Cologne highlights

  • Step off your flight to Cologne and make your way to these leading attractions:

    • Cologne Christmas Markets: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres south-east of the city centre.

    • Forest Botanical Garden And Friedenwald: You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres south of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Cologne.

    • Carnival in Cologne: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 0.48 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Cologne experience.

How to get to Essen from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • Going to the nearby city of Essen? It's about 80 kilometres from CGN. Allow around 1 hour to get there by cab or ride-share.

  • If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to make the trip.

Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dortmund

  • Located about 72 kilometres away, Dortmund is another city that's easy to reach from Cologne Bonn Airport. It'll take you around 1 hour 50 minutes to make the journey by public transport from CGN.

  • Travelling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

Explore more of Germany

  • Germany keeps the adventures coming. Continue on to Essen, located about 64 kilometres north of Cologne. PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen have to be on your must-see list.

  • Stuttgart is another standout destination in Germany and is roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Cologne. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz. Stuttgart Airport (STR) is the main hub serving this city.

  • Roughly 72 kilometres north of Cologne, Dortmund is worth going out of your way for. Some of the best reasons to visit include Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum. Flying into Dortmund Airport (DTM) is the most convenient way to get here.

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