Flying from Inverness Airport (INV) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Inverness.
Leave plenty of time to catch your INV to CGN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the top stopovers between INV and CGN:
London Heathrow Airport
Bristol Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport (INV) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$328 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at $575. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from INV to CGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from INV to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Inverness Airport (INV)
When it comes to Inverness Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Inverness Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Inverness. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to INV:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider booking a hotel near CGN if you're taking a late Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Inverness Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from INV to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.