Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rome: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 3 minutes.
Cologne (the location of Cologne Bonn Airport) and Rome are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route, with 10 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CGN to FCO is with Ryanair at 22:25. Go for the first departure operated by Eurowings at 06:05 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CGN to Rome. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome that touches down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Check out the promotions from Eurowings. This airline has direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome.
We make it simple to plan a flight from CGN to Rome that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Porto Airport (OPO)
You won't need a visa for Italy if you have a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
The journey from central Cologne to CGN takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CGN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rome
47 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome. A return flight starts from 100 €. These prices can change based on availability.
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 find cheap tickets from CGN to Rome.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
After your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 42 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CGN to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome. To skip the crowds, head to Rome in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CGN to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Rome to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Roman Forum.
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