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Flights to Cologne

Cologne, the largest city on the Rhine, is perfectly positioned to showcase the best of what Germany has to offer in terms of culture and nature. There are many direct flights available to Cologne from across Europe, including a variety of low-cost options arriving at the nearby airport on a daily basis. Indirect flights are also available from an even greater number of carriers.

Which is the main airport in Cologne?

Cologne’s airport is the Cologne Bonn Airport, which is just nine to ten miles away from both Cologne and Bonn. The airport has two passenger terminals, both of which host a variety of flag carriers and low-cost airlines. Both terminals are directly connected to the airport’s railway station, from where travellers can catch a high-speed ICE train to Cologne city centre. The railway station is also connected to the S-Bahn, Cologne’s urban train service with routes across the city.

Which airlines offer flights to Cologne?

Cologne Bonn Airport is a base for Eurowings, which offers many flights to Cologne from various destinations across Europe, including internal flights from Berlin and Munich. Passengers from the UK can catch direct Eurowings flights from London Heathrow and London Stansted. Ryanair also offers frequent services to Cologne, including flights from London Stansted, Manchester and Bristol.

Why travel by plane to Cologne?

Cologne Bonn Airport is one of Germany’s only 24-hour airports, which makes it extra convenient for travellers to plan a quick trip. Direct flights from the UK are available every couple of hours from London or once a day from Bristol and Manchester, so there are always plenty of options. Flights to Cologne can be considerably less expensive than flights to Berlin or Munich, but all of Germany has excellent rail infrastructure, so it’s easy to visit those cities from Cologne if the mood strikes.

Before you travel to Cologne by plane - good to know!

Cologne is known for its ancient architecture and its grand universities, but it’s also a great place to hit the beach. The city boasts several river beaches along the banks of the Rhine. Beach clubs and bars like SonnenscheinEtage and Poller Strandbar offer beautiful views of the famous Cologne Cathedral, which is best seen from a deckchair with a cold drink in hand. Cologne’s extensive network of S-Bahn trains and trams runs all night at weekends, so you can head home from the beach whenever you’re ready.