Journey information
Overview: London to Cologne flight
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.
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. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 497 km |
Average flight duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 7 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:30 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Cologne
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£221
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Flights per day
9
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 £221 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £94.
Of the 9 flights that leave London for Cologne every day 6 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 21 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 25 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.
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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 £44. 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 £44, and a train costs an average of £91.
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, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RK 2816 | 05:45 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 07:05 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4205 · LH4050 | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 11:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW461 | 09:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 11:10 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2841 | 12:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 13:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA998 | 13:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 14:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2475 · LH1986 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 4h05 | 17:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
EW465 | 13:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 15:20 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2352 | 18:35 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 19:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EW469 | 20:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 21:25 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 2814 | 20:20 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 21:40 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Airlines: Ryanair, Eurowings , British Airways, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, TUIfly, Smartwings, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline from London to CologneFind the best flights between London to Cologne with Omio's travel partners Ryanair, Eurowings , British Airways, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, TUIfly, Smartwings, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline from £30. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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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.

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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, service desk.
- Bus: SB60, 161
- Train: S13, S19
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