Flights from London to Cologne
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The fastest flights from London to Cologne
Fastest Journey
1 h 10 m
Average
2 h 11 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
497 km
Of the 7 flights that leave London for Cologne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: London to Cologne flight
 | Distance | 308 miles (496 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 1 h 10 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | £57 (€64) |
 | Direct flight | Yes |
 | Airlines | Eurowings, Germanwings, British Airways, openskies, Swiss, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Hahn Air, easyJet, Eurowings Europe, Tuifly, air leisure or Ryanair |
Flights from London to Cologne cover the 308 miles (496 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 10 min with our travel partners like Eurowings, Germanwings, British Airways, openskies, Swiss, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Hahn Air, easyJet, Eurowings Europe, Tuifly, air leisure or Ryanair. There are direct flight services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £57, you can find the cheapest plane ticket for as low as £14. Travellers depart most frequently from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
Airlines: Ryanair, Eurowings and SWISS London to Cologne
Travel from London to Cologne from £14 with Omio’s flight partners Ryanair, Eurowings and SWISS! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next flight from London to Cologne.
Omio helps you find the perfect London - Cologne flight with Eurowings. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest flight between London and Cologne, Omio shows you Eurowings current flight timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best plane ticket for your upcoming London to Cologne route. You can expect to travel around 308 miles (496 km) to Cologne from London on a flight with Eurowings. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Eurowings tickets to Cologne from London starting as low as £84 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by plane instead of purchasing tickets at the airport in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Eurowings!
- Average Price: £84
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next flight to Cologne from London.
Enjoy a smooth and easy route between London and Cologne with SWISS! As an official travel partner of SWISS, Omio can help you search current flight timetables from SWISS, compare the best routes from London to Cologne as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable SWISS London to Cologne plane ticket available today. If you search for SWISS tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the airport in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way flight from London to Cologne on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 308 miles (496 km) route to Cologne from London with ease and comfort on a flight with SWISS.
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.
Travel Tips: London to Cologne flight
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Cologne, Germany by plane is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from London?
Conditions of entry:
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?
When travelling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 18/05/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight to Cologne from London before travelling.
The restriction level for your return flight to London, United Kingdom from Cologne is: Fully open.
Is my return flight into London from Cologne restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Cologne?
Conditions of reentry:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 18/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight to London from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.
Omio customers most frequently book their flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport.
The most popular departure airport with passengers for this route, called London Heathrow Airport, is located 17.1 miles (27.5 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival airport, Cologne/Bonn Airport, is located 8.2 miles (13.3 km) away from the city centre of Cologne. You can check what public transportation connections, taxi services or airport shuttle service options are available to take you from Cologne/Bonn Airport to the city centre in Cologne.
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