Travelling from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to CGN. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to CGN departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
77% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to CGN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Trenton-Mercer Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CGN if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Central Cologne is around 14 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport is $1,633. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,553. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to CGN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport ticket.
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Save on your flight from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
Lock in a Philadelphia to CGN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cologne to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Cologne Bonn Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Cologne when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Cologne Christmas Markets followed by Cologne Cathedral and Kolner Philharmonie.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 274 kilometres southeast to Stuttgart to tick off its leading attractions. From Mercedes-Benz Museum to Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres northeast of Cologne, Bremen is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Marktplatz, Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus.
