Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne one hour behind Beirut.
Leave plenty of time to make your BEY to CGN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BEY and CGN:
Istanbul Airport
Zurich Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
£84 is the best price for a one-way Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport flight. A return flight starts from £242. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BEY to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights leaving Beirut Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BEY.
To get to Beirut Airport from central Beirut, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BEY:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Grab a Cologne Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cologne Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Beirut Airport to Cologne Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BEY to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kms (300 miles) north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 354 kms (220 miles) north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.