Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport takes an average of 1 hour 31 minutes. The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Manchester.
There are 11 flights from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport every week. Get the 05:45 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd like to leave later, the last flight from MAN to CGN is 23:00.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Visiting Cologne (and exploring more of Germany!) is straightforward with Jet2. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
To break up your flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the MAN - CGN route are:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Germany. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from MAN to CGN, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is AED 80. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 148. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAN to CGN.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 18 kilometers from the center of Manchester, Manchester Airport can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Reserve a hotel close to CGN if you have a late flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cologne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAN to CGN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
After booking your flights from MAN to CGN, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Cologne. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are among the things you can't miss in Cologne.
Complete your Cologne trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Cologne Bonn Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cologne.