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Cologne.£103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Dortmund on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Cologne on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £103, select.
Cologne.£127 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dortmund on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Cologne on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Cologne.£141 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dortmund on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Cologne on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £141, select.
Cologne.£151 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Dortmund on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Cologne on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £151, select.
Cologne.£216 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Dortmund on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Cologne on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.
Cologne.£226 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dortmund on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Cologne on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £226, select.
Cologne.£232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dortmund on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Cologne on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
Cologne.£278 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Dortmund on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Dortmund.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dortmund to Cologne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dortmund to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from £359
Jan
from £103
Feb
from £151
Mar
from £216
Apr
from £232
May
from £278
Jun
from £295
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Oct
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Dortmund to Cologne: Alternative routes

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

Dortmund to Cologne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£103
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Dortmund to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dortmund to Cologne is £103. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Dortmund to Cologne. But we found flights with one or more stops from £103.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Dortmund to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Dortmund to Cologne is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Airport on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dortmund Airport and Cologne Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Cologne 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 Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Travelling from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Dortmund and Cologne share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your DTM to CGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTM and CGN:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Stansted Airport

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is £43. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTM to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from DTM to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

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

Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)

  • Of the departures from Dortmund Airport, 67.31% land on time at their destination.

  • Dortmund Airport is about 8 miles from central Dortmund. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near DTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's usual tourist stops.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

  • Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cologne in January.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Dortmund Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTM to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. About 300 miles north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Around 220 miles north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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