Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 43 minutes.
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from CGN to Glasgow, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow that arrives at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
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We make it a breeze to find a flight from CGN to Glasgow with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you hold a passport from Germany and are travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow.
CGN is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near CGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Glasgow
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow is 57 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 139 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGN to Glasgow.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 33 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel near GLA if you're catching a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
As soon as your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 38 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Travelling by public transport will take around 53 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from CGN to Glasgow:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow. To skip the crowds, travel to Glasgow in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from CGN to Glasgow sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are top sights which should feature on every Glasgow itinerary.
Complete your Glasgow trip with a car rental
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