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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:04 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Cologne:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Cologne takes 1h 19m, covering 317 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London to Cologne range from $95 to $239, with an average of $153 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $153. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $126 round-trip via Tirana Rinas (TIA), compared to $152 for nonstop.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Cologne flights are:

• British Airways: 84% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time
• Eurowings: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Cologne flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $133 to $879. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between London and Cologne is around $133 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent bus fares are around $106, with a trip time of about 13h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 21% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 11+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from London to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from London to Cologne may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Cologne route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) - 2% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the London to Cologne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $197, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between London and Cologne. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Eurowings
• British Airways
• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 37m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and 7h 17m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Alter Markt and Cologne Messe. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Cologne flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

There is a mobile charging area at Airside on Gate C61. The other charging area can be found in Terminal 2 near McDonald's. Reisebank and Sparkasse Koln Bonn operate cash machines and ATMs at the airport. Foreign currency exchange is available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 Departures and Arrivals.

Airport tours are available for students and near citizens. 90-min tours range around €3.30 (£2.82) for kids and €5.40 (£4.70) for adults. Night tours are also available upon request at the cost of about €13 (£11.11). Casino rooms are also open at Terminal 2, Arrivals from 6:00 to 1:00. Cologne Airport users can relax and watch planes landing and taking off from the Visitor's Terrace, located on Terminal 1, Stern C. You can reach the Visitor's Terrace by the elevator near Staircase 4.

There are numerous hotels inside London Heathrow Airport, including Aerotel London Heathrow, Plaza Premium Lounge, and YOTELAIR. Aerotel London Heathrow offers 82 rental guest rooms, while YOTELAIR offers a standard cabin for up to 4h. Plaza Premium Lounge offers private napping areas at Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 for up to 3h.

Baby changing facilities are available in most washrooms at Airside and Landside. Stay & Play areas are also available at the airport. Available amenities for kids include climbing toys and plenty of fun activities for kids up to 9 years of age. Most restaurants in London Heathrow offer free Kids Eat Free programs.