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Cheapest return flight
€406
Typical prices: €231-€433
Eurowings
Sat 29/9Sun 30/9
HAM - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
€341
Typical prices: €161-€335
Pegasus Airlines
Sat 27/10
HAM - CGN • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 31% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Stansted (STN)
Cheapest • Avg €118 (return)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hamburg to Cologne (HAM-CGN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hamburg to Cologne

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:25 - 21:50HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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15:20 - 22:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
6h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€406Eurowings
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:25 - 21:50HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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15:20 - 22:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
6h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€416Eurowings
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:25 - 21:50HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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15:20 - 22:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
6h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€425Eurowings
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:25 - 21:50HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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15:20 - 22:05CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
6h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€437Eurowings
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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17:35 - 20:20HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
26h 45m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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02:30 - 13:25CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
10h 55m1 stop Antalya
€811Pegasus Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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12:40 - 01:25HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
12h 45m1 stop Antalya
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08:20 - 12:45CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
28h 25m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
€835Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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13:50 - 00:40HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
10h 50m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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02:35 - 11:50CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
9h 15m1 stop Antalya
€871Pegasus Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hamburg to Cologne flights

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How much is a return flight from Hamburg to Cologne?

Return flights from Hamburg to Cologne start at €406. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from €231 to €433. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €406 on Eurowings.

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Key details for Hamburg to Cologne flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

€341
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Hamburg to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hamburg to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hamburg to Cologne flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to Cologne?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to Cologne pass through?

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

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 89% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 6% of one-stop connections
    • London Stansted (STN) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to Cologne?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the Hamburg to Cologne route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €262 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at €534, a difference of €272. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cologne?

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

  • How long is a flight from Hamburg to Cologne?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Hamburg to Cologne. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 49m and 8h 59m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to Cologne?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Hamburg to Cologne changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €406 to €871. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hamburg to Cologne looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hamburg to Cologne are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €389, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to Cologne?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 49m, compared to 6h 19m via London Stansted (STN) and 8h 59m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Which car hire options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?

    Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Flex To Go
    · Wheego
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to Cologne flight?

    Return flights from Hamburg to Cologne range from €231 to €433, with an average of €336 over the past 12 months. Anything below €231 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Hamburg to Cologne flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average €262 – about €272 less than Thursday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to Cologne trip for July. Fares historically average €231 return in that month – typically €248 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
    - Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
    - Hotel Spiegel
    - Art Hotel Köln

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