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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,981. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cologne.R 4,377 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,377, select.
Cologne.R 5,854 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,854, select.
Cologne.R 5,971 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,971, select.
Cologne.R 6,471 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,471, select.
Cologne.R 6,627 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,627, select.
Cologne.R 6,782 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,782, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Washington D.C. to Cologne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

Cologne

15km from central Cologne
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Dusseldorf International

40km from central Cologne
from R 5,348
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Dusseldorf Monchengladbach

45km from central Cologne
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Dortmund

78km from central Cologne
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Maastricht

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Washington D.C. to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,377
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Cologne is R 10,981. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington D.C. to Cologne. But we found flights with one stop from R 10,981.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Cologne Airport on Monday, 6 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cologne is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to CGN.

  • With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and CGN:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to CGN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • 77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77%.

About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • R 4,377 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport. A return flight starts from R 10,981. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to CGN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Washington DC to CGN.

  • Find the best deal on a flight from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Plan your visit to Cologne in December for a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Washington DC to CGN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Cologne

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cologne right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Cologne Bonn Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Kolner Philharmonie are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Cologne itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres southeast of Cologne, a trip to Stuttgart will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Germany, consider Bremen, roughly 274 kilometres northeast of Cologne. Marktplatz, Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus are among its highlights.

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