London to Cologne flight with Ryanair

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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 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
497 km
Average flight duration
1h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Flights per day
7
Direct flights
5
Fastest flight
1h 20m
Cheapest month to travel
February
First flight
05:45
Last flight
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£102

Average price

£251

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Flights per day

10

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

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 £251 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £102.

Fast flights

Of the 10 flights that leave London for Cologne every day 8 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 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 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.

RyanairFR 2816
12:151h20
London Stansted Airport
14:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£1021One-way
0 changes
Ryanair UKRK 2814
06:101h20
London Stansted Airport
08:30Cologne Bonn Airport
£1321One-way
0 changes
RyanairFR 2352
15:151h20
London Stansted Airport
17:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£1431One-way
0 changes
Eurowings EW461
08:501h20
London Heathrow Airport
11:10Cologne Bonn Airport
£2071One-way
0 changes
British AirwaysBA930
11:051h30
London Heathrow Airport
13:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£2261One-way
0 changes

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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 £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £168.

Distance: 497 km

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£135

Average Price

£102

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£170

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4h 39m

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1h 39m

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Additional time*

13h 14m

Average total duration

12h 44m

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4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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London to Cologne flight times

Showing flights for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 07:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
eurowingsEW46107:50 London Heathrow Airport
1h20
09:10 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
lufthansaLH2473+lufthansa_citylineLH198009:50 London Heathrow Airport
4h00
13:50 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change
eurowingsEW46313:45 London Heathrow Airport
1h20
15:05 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
british_airwaysBA93217:35 London Heathrow Airport
1h25
19:00 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
eurowingsEW46519:00 London Heathrow Airport
1h20
20:20 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
ryanairFR 235219:25 London Stansted Airport
1h20
20:45 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
ryanair_ukRK 281405:10 London Stansted Airport
1h20
06:30 Cologne Bonn Airport0 changesdirect
lufthansaLH2483 · LH197605:55 London Heathrow Airport
4h20
10:15 Cologne Bonn Airport1 change

This is the last flight of the day.

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from London to Cologne?

The best time to book your flight from London to Cologne is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the London to Cologne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from London to Cologne.

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Airlines: Ryanair, Malta Air and Eurowings London to Cologne

You can travel by flight between London and Cologne with Ryanair, Malta Air and Eurowings for as low as £64. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket to Cologne from London includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Flight information from London to Cologne with Ryanair:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £114

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

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne

London
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The major airport for departures in London is London Stansted Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Stansted Airport for your trip from London to Cologne.
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Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
M11, Junction 8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
Parking
Parking
  • Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, toilets.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
Public transport options for London Stansted Airport
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
  • Train: Stansted Express
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Distance to city center
23 km
carConnection
Car connection
M4, Junction 4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
Parking
Parking
  • Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
Public transport options for London Heathrow Airport
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
  • Metro: Piccadilly Line
  • Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
The major airport for arrivals in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cologne Bonn Airport for your journey to Cologne from London.
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Distance to city center
13 km
carConnection
Car connection
A59, Exit Flughafen
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in Terminal 2, service desk.
Public transport options for Cologne Bonn Airport
  • Bus: SB60, 161
  • Train: S13, S19

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