Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne one hour ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHD to CGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BHD and CGN:
Manchester Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, £55 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £106. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHD to CGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHD to CGN.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Best Belfast City Airport, data shows 68.3% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BHD:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and see more of Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHD to CGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cologne. Around 300 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 220 miles north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.