Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Cologne

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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 Heathrow to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cologne

London Heathrow to Cologne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

London to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$245
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineEurowings
Average flights per week85

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Cologne is $245. 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 25 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Cologne.
Eurowings, Air Canada and United fly direct from London Heathrow to Cologne.
As of December 2025, there are 85 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cologne is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Airport on Friday, 6 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 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.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Cologne is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 37 London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:55 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:00 with Eurowings.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • British Airways is your ticket to exploring Cologne (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport offered by this carrier.

  • British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating LHR to CGN flights is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 65.98% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and CGN:

    • Newcastle International Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Zurich Airport

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

  • $135 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at $245. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CGN.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to CGN.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

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

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CGN:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

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 about 20 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cologne in January.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • If you want to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.

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