161 € Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Cologne

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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Cologne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 172 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in August.

London Heathrow to Cologne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

London to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found161 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Cologne is 161 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to Cologne. But we found flights with one or more stops from 161 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from London Heathrow to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cologne is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport.

  • The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.

  • Take your pick of seven weekly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. Eurowings operates the last service of the day at 20:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to CGN flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines 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.

  • Travelling to Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.

  • British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to CGN flights, with 79.27% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and CGN include:

    • Munich Airport

    • Zurich Airport

    • Glasgow Intl Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • 80 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Return flights start at 161 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from LHR to CGN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from LHR to CGN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Germany

  • Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.

  • Hamburg is another must-experience 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.

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