Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne is one hour ahead of Dublin and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DUB to CGN start from 06:25 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 20:00 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers DUB to CGN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DUB and CGN:
Stansted Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is Rs6,286. A round-trip fare right now is Rs12,247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DUB to CGN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DUB to CGN.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that take off from Dublin Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUB to CGN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.