Travelling from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Banja Luka.
To ensure you catch your BNX to CGN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BNX and CGN:
Vienna International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
73 € is the best price for a one-way Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start at 409 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BNX to CGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BNX to CGN.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
62.31% of flights taking off from Banja Luka Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Banja Luka Airport from central Banja Luka, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BNX? If you've booked an early flight from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Banja Luka Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BNX to CGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.