Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Frankfurt and Cologne share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your FRA to CGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$166 is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts from $397. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FRA to CGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FRA to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
