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Overview: London to Cologne flight

United Kingdom

Germany

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

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 20m

Cheapest month to travel

February

First flight

05:45

Last flight

23:30

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

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.

FR 2816

12:151h20

London Stansted Airport

14:35Cologne Bonn Airport

£1021One-way

0 changes

RK 2814

06:101h20

London Stansted Airport

08:30Cologne Bonn Airport

£1321One-way

0 changes

FR 2352

15:151h20

London Stansted Airport

17:35Cologne Bonn Airport

£1431One-way

0 changes

EW461

08:501h20

London Heathrow Airport

11:10Cologne Bonn Airport

£2071One-way

0 changes

BA930

11:051h30

London Heathrow Airport

13:35Cologne Bonn Airport

£2261One-way

0 changes

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 £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

Compare flight with

Most popular Flight	Coach	Train
£135 Average Price	£102 Average Price Cheapest	£170 Average Price
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular airline	Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London to Cologne flight times

Showing flights for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 07:09

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
EW461	07:50 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	09:10 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
LH2473+LH1980	09:50 London Heathrow Airport	4h00	13:50 Cologne Bonn Airport	1 change
EW463	13:45 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	15:05 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
BA932	17:35 London Heathrow Airport	1h25	19:00 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
EW465	19:00 London Heathrow Airport	1h20	20:20 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
FR 2352	19:25 London Stansted Airport	1h20	20:45 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
RK 2814	05:10 London Stansted Airport	1h20	06:30 Cologne Bonn Airport	0 changesdirect
LH2483 · LH1976	05:55 London Heathrow Airport	4h20	10:15 Cologne Bonn Airport	1 change
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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.

Flights

from £84

Trains

from £48

Coaches

from £51

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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

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travellers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

London to Cologne flight information with British Airways:

Average Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £100

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

FAQs: Take a flight from London to Cologne hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cologne.

Cheap plane tickets from London to Cologne can start from as little as £65 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for London to Cologne is £164; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by plane from London to Cologne is 1 h 20 min to travel the 308 mile long trip, with around there are 7 flights per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from London to Cologne leaves at 05: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from London to Cologne leaves at 22: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Cologne without having to change trains with Eurowings or British Airways. There are 4 direct flights from London to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Cologne flight with Ryanair, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa or Smartwings. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the route from London to Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Flights from London to Cologne generally leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.

London Stansted Airport is 58 km away from London city centre and Cologne Bonn Airport is 15.9 km from Cologne city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from London to Cologne is January.

You have options as you can travel from London to Cologne 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne

London

Cologne

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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