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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $64. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Manchester to Cologne

Manchester to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$25
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Cologne is $64. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Cologne.
Ryanair, Malta Air and Jet2 fly direct from Manchester to Cologne.
As of June 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Manchester to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cologne is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cologne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport.

  • The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.

  • Each week, there are five Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:10 with Ryanair.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cologne (and then other corners of Germany) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.

  • Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to CGN flights, with 72.73% of its services landing on time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAN and CGN:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Munich Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport flight is $25. A round-trip ticket right now is $64. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from MAN to CGN by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAN to CGN.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cologne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to CGN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.