Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Cologne is one hour behind Heraklion and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 22 weekly Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight available. LEAV Aviation operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HER to CGN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a cinch with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Eurowings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HER and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Rs14,147 is currently the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs43,727. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from HER to CGN by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HER touch down on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Heraklion Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Cologne, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.