Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SSH to CGN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SSH and CGN include:
Antalya Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Right now, £68 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £125. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SSH to CGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SSH to CGN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 3 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
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 Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and chase adventure across Cologne and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh 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.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSH to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 300 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 220 miles north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.