Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your BWI to CGN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between BWI and CGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is R 5,886. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,642. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BWI to CGN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from BWI to CGN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Of the flights that depart from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another side of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
