Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Berlin and Cologne share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 59 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight you can take. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.
Give yourself enough time to make your BER to CGN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? 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.
Jetting into Cologne (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Eurowings.
Eurowings tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BER to CGN flights, with 87.03% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BER and CGN include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Rijeka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, R 952 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,929. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BER to CGN by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BER to CGN.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
74.2% of flights leaving from Berlin Brandenburg Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BER:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel close to CGN if you're taking a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.