Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Copenhagen and Cologne share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to make your CPH to CGN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPH and CGN:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
83% of flights departing from Copenhagen Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of CPH.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CPH:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're on a late Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cologne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cologne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Cologne Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPH to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.