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Overview: London to Cologne flight
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Flights from London to Cologne depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 497 km distance in 1h 20m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 497 km |
Average flight duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Flights per day 7 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Cologne
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£246
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cologne will cost around £246 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £137.
Of the 7 flights that leave London for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 497 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 281416:001h20London Stansted Airport18:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1371One-way0 changes
EW47312:001h20London Gatwick Airport14:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1741One-way0 changes
FR 23529:001h20London Stansted Airport11:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1771One-way0 changes- EW8461 · EW78:508h25London Heathrow Airport18:15Cologne Bonn Airport£2231One-way1 change
- EW8461 · EW80568:507h40London Heathrow Airport17:30Cologne Bonn Airport£2231One-way1 change
- FR 281620:201h20London Stansted Airport22:40Cologne Bonn Airport£2811One-way0 changes
- FR 23529:001h20London Stansted Airport11:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1771One-way0 changes
- EW47312:001h20London Gatwick Airport14:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1741One-way0 changes
- FR 281416:001h20London Stansted Airport18:20Cologne Bonn Airport£1371One-way0 changes
LX319+LX442612:103h55London Heathrow Airport17:05Cologne Bonn Airport£5111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 497 km
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Live departures
London to Cologne flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cologne flights for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW475 | 20:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 22:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FR 2814 | 21:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 23:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 7 July | |||||
| EW8461 · EW7 | 8:50 London Heathrow Airport | 8h25 | 18:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| EW8461 · EW8056 | 8:50 London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 17:30 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| FR 2352 | 9:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 11:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| EW473 | 12:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 14:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| LX319+LX4426 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 17:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| FR 2814 | 16:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 18:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Flights from London to Cologne: Journey Details
Cologne lies 499 kilometres east of London and some 59 weekly flights connect the two cities. The main airline offering direct flights from London to Cologne is Germanwings which operates 6 flights daily, 3 from Stansted, and 3 from Heathrow. In addition, easyJet provides one daily afternoon departure from Gatwick, and RyanAir offers a direct morning flight from Stansted. Average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes. Many one stop options are available. Austrian Airlines flies via Vienna, British Airways in cooperation with Lufthansa or Air Berlin offers flights with one stop at Munich, and SwissAir flies to Cologne via Zurich.
Taking a Flight from London
London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are all easily accessible via fast, comfortable coaches from Victoria Coach Station as well as from major cities across the country. Heathrow is also on the Piccadilly tube line and can be reached by the Heathrow Express running from London Paddington Station. Passengers heading to Gatwick can take the speedy Gatwick Express from Victoria Train Station.
Flying into Cologne
Cologne is a handsome city on the Rhine with its skyline dominated by the twin spires of its renowned cathedral. The city dates back to Roman times and today’s visitors can enjoy everything from browsing first-class museums to swigging a few frothy glasses in the beer halls of the old city. Flights from London arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) on Kennedystrasse in Koln (Cologne). Passengers can travel into Cologne or Bonn by fast trains departing from the Intercity-Express (ICE) railway station located right in the airport. S-Bahn S13 trains depart every 30 minutes for the 15 minute trip to Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof). Passengers travelling to Bonn can take the Airport Express SB 60. It runs from Terminal 1 to Bonn Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30 or 60 minutes on weekends.
FAQs: London to Cologne flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cologne by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne
Most London to Cologne flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cologne airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which London airport do flights to Cologne leave from?
Getting to London Heathrow Airport from London city centre
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport airport facilities and services
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
Getting to London Stansted Airport from London city centre
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport airport facilities and services
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Getting to London Gatwick Airport from London city centre
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport airport facilities and services
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
Which Cologne airport do flights from London arrive at?
Getting to Cologne Bonn Airport from Cologne city centre
Cologne Bonn Airport is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Cologne Bonn Airport airport facilities and services
Cologne Bonn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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