Cheap Flights from Cologne (CGN) to London Gatwick (LGW)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cologne to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Cologne to London Gatwick

Cologne to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cologne to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

Cologne to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£73
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineJet2
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to London Gatwick is £73. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Cologne to London Gatwick.
Jet2 flies direct from Cologne to London Gatwick.
As of January 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Cologne to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London Gatwick is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, 12 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Jet2 offer the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • London is one hour behind Cologne and is in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Your CGN to LGW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CGN and LGW:

    • Hamburg Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Right now, £40 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £73. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CGN to LGW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CGN to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • Of the departures from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is about 9 miles from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to London in January.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CGN to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 100 miles away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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