Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 4 hours.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne one hour ahead of Madeira.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your FNC to CGN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Cologne (and then seeing more of Germany!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that operates FNC to CGN flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between FNC and CGN include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, 64 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 180 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FNC to CGN by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FNC to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
Of all flights departing from Madeira Airport, 73.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Madeira Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Madeira. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near FNC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're arriving on a late Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Cologne and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cologne. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Madeira Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.