Flying from Cologne Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London is one hour behind Cologne and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CGN to LHR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Eurowings offers direct flights from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CGN to LHR flights is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 79.27% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and LHR:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
75 € is the best price for a one-way Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from 213 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CGN to LHR by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGN to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Cologne Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CGN:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, head to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Cologne Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CGN to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.