Flying from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Cologne is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to CGN flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Reserve a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Cologne. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, Rs73,987 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs188,633. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to CGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Visit Cologne in February for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Vancouver to CGN flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Cologne Bonn Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are essential stops on your Cologne itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Stuttgart to tick off its top attractions. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
