Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne one hour ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BFS to CGN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BFS and CGN:
Stansted Airport
Newcastle International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is R 1,189. A return fare is currently R 2,427. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BFS to CGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BFS:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Follow your own route with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and see more of Cologne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast International 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 (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Belfast International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BFS to CGN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after 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.
