Flying from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nantes.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NTE to CGN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between NTE and CGN include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stansted Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, R 1,299 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,342. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from NTE to CGN, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Nantes Atlantique 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 prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
When it comes to Nantes Atlantique Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.49% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Nantes Atlantique Airport from central Nantes, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near NTE? If you're catching an early flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
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 top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
When booking your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTE to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.