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Flight deals from London Stansted to Cologne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 40 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cologne.37 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 37 €, select.

Cologne.39 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 39 €, select.

Cologne.40 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 40 €, select.

Cologne.40 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 40 €, select.

Cologne.41 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 41 €, select.

Cologne.41 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 41 €, select.

Cologne.44 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 44 €, select.

Cologne.46 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 46 €, select.

Cologne.51 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 51 €, select.

Cologne.54 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 54 €, select.

Cologne.54 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 54 €, select.

Cologne.56 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 56 €, select.

Cologne.60 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 60 €, select.

Cologne.67 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 67 €, select.

Cologne.70 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 70 €, select.

Cologne.72 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Cologne on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.

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

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London to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	37 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Ryanair
Average flights per week	35

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

How much are return flights from London Stansted to Cologne?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Cologne is 37 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from London Stansted to Cologne?

1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from London Stansted to Cologne.

Which airlines fly direct from London Stansted to Cologne?

Ryanair, Malta Air and Ryanair UK Ltd. fly direct from London Stansted to Cologne.

How many flights are there a week from London Stansted to Cologne?

As of July 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from London Stansted to Cologne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Stansted to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Cologne is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cologne?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cologne?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cologne with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport.
Cologne is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from STN to CGN start at 05:55 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:25 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your STN to CGN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 84.43% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for STN to CGN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between STN and CGN:
- Vienna Airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Prague Airport

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

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport flight is 19 €. A round-trip fare right now is 37 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from STN to CGN, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from STN to CGN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport.

Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)

80% of flights departing from London Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from STN.
To reach London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to STN? If you've booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

If you're getting in on a late London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CGN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cologne Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

August is the busiest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to CGN in January if you like 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 more of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.