Flying from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Frankfurt's main airport, Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) departing from this base.
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to CGN.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to CGN flight:
53.13% of all departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near CGN and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
The centre of Cologne is about 13 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, Rs22,164 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs48,036. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to CGN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Frankfurt to CGN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cologne to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cologne right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Cologne Bonn Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are top sights which should feature on every Cologne itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Cologne, a trip to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
