Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Houston.
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 any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and CGN:
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport flight is 318 €. A return fare is currently 584 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from IAH to CGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Houston to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.
