Flying from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Naples.
To ensure you get on your NAP to CGN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a breeze with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport.
Eurowings is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for NAP to CGN flights is Eurowings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between NAP and CGN:
Munich Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Split Airport
Handy information about Naples International Airport (NAP)
Of the flights that depart from Naples International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Naples International Airport from central Naples, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NAP:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel near CGN if you're on a late Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cologne Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
When booking your flight from Naples International Airport to Cologne Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NAP to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.