Flying from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
Cologne is five hours ahead of Toronto. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Toronto to CGN. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
At the moment, $377 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $893. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is the peak month for travel to Cologne. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Toronto to CGN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Cologne Christmas Markets and Cologne Cathedral are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Cologne travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Carnival in Cologne.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres south-east to Stuttgart to tick off its leading attractions. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
