Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Flights from FCO to CGN start at 06:10 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:40 with Ryanair. In total, there are 21 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FCO to CGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Cologne (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport offered by this airline.
Eurowings tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to CGN flights, with 76.09% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is 36 €. A return plane ticket right now is 72 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to CGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're getting in on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before travelling.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to CGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like 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 trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.