Travelling from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Cologne is one hour behind Paphos and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your PFO to CGN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Cologne (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for PFO to CGN flights is Ryanair.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PFO and CGN:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Rhodes Airport
Handy information about Paphos Airport (PFO)
74% of flights leaving from Paphos Airport reach their destination on time.
Paphos Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Paphos. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PFO. Whether you have an early flight from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cologne and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Paphos Airport to Cologne Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PFO to CGN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 483 kms (300 miles) north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Around 354 kms (220 miles) north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

