Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Copenhagen and Cologne share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CPH to CGN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues 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.
Ryanair has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn 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.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers CPH to CGN flights, with 65.22% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPH and CGN:
Hamburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
At the moment, $82 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $174. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPH to CGN.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
When it comes to Copenhagen Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPH? If you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPH to CGN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.