Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne four hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DEL to CGN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DEL and CGN include:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
226 € is the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start at 409 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DEL to CGN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DEL to CGN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, 67.17% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DEL:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider booking a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and see more of Cologne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to CGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another essential stop 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.
