Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne one hour ahead of Bristol.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 is your gateway to exploring Cologne (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BRS and CGN include:
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Newcastle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
At the moment, £39 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £84. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BRS to CGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
80% of flights departing from Bristol Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from BRS.
Bristol Airport is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
If you have a late Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CGN:
Follow your own route with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cologne and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to CGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kms (300 miles) away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 354 kms (220 miles) north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.