Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Stuttgart and Cologne follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your STR to CGN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STR and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
£58 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at £152. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from STR to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Of all flights departing from Stuttgart Airport, 77.15% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Stuttgart Airport is around 10 miles from central Stuttgart. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near STR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STR to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 300 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 220 miles north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.