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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 09:46
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 22:36.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Cologne.

A direct flight from Dublin to Cologne takes 1h 51m, covering 1,536 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Cologne range from €89 to €167, with an average of €136 over the past 12 months. Anything below €89 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €95 return, compared with €109 via a stopover through Manchester (MAN).

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to Cologne flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €30–€79 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €30, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Dublin to Cologne usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Cologne route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 46% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Manchester (MAN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from Dublin to Cologne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €88 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €300, a difference of €212.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and Cologne.

Flying via London Stansted (STN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 44m, compared to 5h 04m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 21m via Manchester (MAN).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Cologne City Hall, Lanxess Arena, and Alter Markt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Cologne flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.