Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cologne is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 37 London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:55 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:00 with Eurowings.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Cologne (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport offered by this carrier.
British Airways is the top choice for travelers on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to CGN flights is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 65.98% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and CGN:
Newcastle International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
AED 185 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 372. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CGN.
October is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CGN:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometers north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometers north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.