Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HYD to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HYD and CGN:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, R 4,474 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,847. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HYD to CGN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
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Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
73.37% of flights taking off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HYD? If you're catching an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Stay at 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HYD to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.