30 € Cheap Flights from London to Cologne

Compare London to Cologne flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Cologne

Book the best Cologne fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from London to Cologne Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 30 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Cologne

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

Direct flights from London to Cologne

London to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found30 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 12 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week122

Finding cheap flights from London to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Cologne is 30 €. 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.
1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from London to Cologne.
Ryanair, Eurowings and Malta Air fly direct from London to Cologne.
As of March 2026, there are 139 flights per week flying from London to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Cologne is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Cologne Airport on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cologne is Ryanair .

Travelling from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in London. Explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Stansted Airport (STN) when searching for a flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct London to Cologne Bonn Airport flight.

  • Cologne is one hour ahead of London. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from LHR to CGN is with Eurowings at 8pm.

  • Your flight from London to CGN won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) leave from this terminal.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport with Eurowings. This top carrier operates departures from LHR.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Eurowings from LHR to CGN.

  • With 79.27% of its services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • 78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and CGN:

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CGN flight:

  • Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as expected.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Begin your trip at London Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport from here.

  • Get ready to jet away with Ryanair. It offers direct London to CGN plane tickets from STN.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between STN and CGN is Ryanair.

  • With an impressive 84.43% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Cologne Bonn Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:

  • STN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.

About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Central Cologne is around 14 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.

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

  • At the moment, 15 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 30 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to CGN.

  • The best month for landing cheap London to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from London to CGN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is when most people book flights from London to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Visit Cologne in December for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your London to CGN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Cologne Bonn Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Cologne

  • After booking your flight from London to Cologne Bonn Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cologne:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Kolner Philharmonie are must-do's during your Cologne adventure.

Explore more of Germany

  • Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.

  • Around 274 kilometres northeast of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Marktplatz, Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.