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

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 08:02
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

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

A direct flight from London to Cologne takes 1h 17m, covering 822 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 London to Cologne range from €87 to €223, with an average of €138 over the past 12 months. Anything below €87 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the €138 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €112 return via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared with €137 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Cologne flights are:

• British Airways: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time
• Eurowings: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €19–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Cologne flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €53, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging €43 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from London to Cologne may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 London to Cologne route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from London to Cologne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €144 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €183, a difference of €39.

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

5 airlines operate flights between London and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Eurowings
• British Airways
• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 6h 37m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and 7h 17m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British 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 London to Cologne flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

There is a mobile charging area at Airside on Gate C61. The other charging area can be found in Terminal 2 near McDonald's. Reisebank and Sparkasse Koln Bonn operate cash machines and ATMs at the airport. Foreign currency exchange is available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 Departures and Arrivals.

Airport tours are available for students and near citizens. 90-min tours range around €3.30 (£2.82) for kids and €5.40 (£4.70) for adults. Night tours are also available upon request at the cost of about €13 (£11.11). Casino rooms are also open at Terminal 2, Arrivals from 6:00 to 1:00. Cologne Airport users can relax and watch planes landing and taking off from the Visitor's Terrace, located on Terminal 1, Stern C. You can reach the Visitor's Terrace by the elevator near Staircase 4.

There are numerous hotels inside London Heathrow Airport, including Aerotel London Heathrow, Plaza Premium Lounge, and YOTELAIR. Aerotel London Heathrow offers 82 rental guest rooms, while YOTELAIR offers a standard cabin for up to 4h. Plaza Premium Lounge offers private napping areas at Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 for up to 3h.

Baby changing facilities are available in most washrooms at Airside and Landside. Stay & Play areas are also available at the airport. Available amenities for kids include climbing toys and plenty of fun activities for kids up to 9 years of age. Most restaurants in London Heathrow offer free Kids Eat Free programs.