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R13 598+ Cheap flights to Cologne

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Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Flights to Cologne in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cologne in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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R13 598

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 855
2/3-8/3
  • 2/3-8/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cologne
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cologne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/320:00JNB - CGN
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/31:45CGN - JNB
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 598
Sun 2/319:05JNB - CGN
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/318:15CGN - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 068
Sun 2/321:45JNB - CGN
2 stops29h 25mEgyptair
Sun 9/311:40CGN - JNB
1 stop18h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1R18 375
Mon 3/320:25JNB - CGN
1 stop14h 10mSWISS
Mon 10/318:30CGN - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R24 789

Find flights to Cologne within your budget

Locate flights to Cologne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

20:00-23:30

3 stops28h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 8/3

1:45-9:25

2 stops30h 40m

R13 598

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

19:05-10:45

1 stop16h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/3

18:15-10:50

1 stop15h 35m

R14 068

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

21:45-2:10

2 stops29h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 9/3

11:40-7:10

1 stop18h 30m

R18 375

JohannesburgCologne

JNB - CGN

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

20:25-9:35

1 stop14h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 10/3

18:30-10:25

1 stop14h 55m

R24 789

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Travel insights for flights to Cologne

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How long is the flight to Cologne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cologne takes 18 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Cologne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cologne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne are Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R691

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R740

SWISS

SWISS

From R812

British Airways

British Airways

From R798

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cologne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne are Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Rainfall in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 52.0 - 90.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 52.0 mm.

Temperature in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cologne. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Egyptair
6,9
Okay
398 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
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Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne?

    Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne. Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 15,2 km from Cologne’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cologne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cologne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cologne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cologne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cologne?

    Cologne Köln/Bonn is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cologne. One-way flights to Cologne Köln/Bonn typically cost R3 045, while return flights cost around R1 642.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cologne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cologne, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cologne Köln/Bonn have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cologne Köln/Bonn can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn?

    Yes. Cologne Köln/Bonn has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport is the closest property to Cologne Köln/Bonn (1,6 km away from Cologne Köln/Bonn).

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