Travelling from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are the two main airports in Oslo.
Oslo and Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Oslo to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Oslo to CGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
OSL is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
71.98% of flights leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen land at their destination on time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is around 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Oslo to CGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.77%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport. Get comfy at 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Central Cologne is about 13 kilometres from Cologne Bonn Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$65 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport. Return flights start from $164. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Oslo to CGN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Oslo to CGN.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
February is the quietest month for flights from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Cologne based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Oslo to CGN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cologne right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Oslo to Cologne Bonn Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are essential stops on your Cologne itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Bremen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without seeing Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
