Travelling from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Halifax.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your YHZ to CGN flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, R 8,034 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,494. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from YHZ to CGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YHZ to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Of all flights departing from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 56.27% land on time at their destination.
Central Halifax to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to YHZ:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to 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 to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Book your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to explore 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 YHZ to CGN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
