Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne is six hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and CGN:
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Right now, 388 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 644 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IAH to CGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAH to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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 by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH 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
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
