Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Valletta and Cologne are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of three weekly Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
Your MLA to CGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for MLA to CGN flights, with 80.65% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLA and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is R 376. A return plane ticket right now is R 990. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MLA to CGN, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MLA to CGN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.79% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MLA:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Malta International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MLA to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.