Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rome: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours.
Rome and Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
With six flights a week between the two airports, Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Hop on Ryanair's 08:45 flight to get your trip from CGN to FCO underway.
Leave plenty of time to make your CGN to Rome flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome tickets are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will be your arrival point.
Check out the offers from Eurowings. This airline operates direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from CGN to Rome. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Cologne, CGN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
74.45% of flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rome
Rs6,642 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is Rs15,341. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CGN to Rome.
The best month for landing cheap Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from CGN to Rome.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your CGN to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Before locking in your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Rome offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from CGN to Rome in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.