Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok.
Leave enough time to catch your BKK to CGN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BKK and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is R 3,503. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,178. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to CGN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BKK:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CGN:
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 from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.