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London to Cologne Flight Overview

The distance between London and Cologne is approximately 511.75km. The average flight time between London and Cologne is 1 hour 20 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£17
Ryanair Ryanair LON-CGN 1h 20m · Direct Tue, Oct 13
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Cheapest return
£32
Ryanair Ryanair LON-CGN 1h 20m · Direct Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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Best time to book
July
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
511.75km
Flight distance
1h 20m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from London to Cologne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £17 and round-trip tickets from £32.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Tue, Sep 8 | Ryanair
        CGN 23:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 23:25
        Cologne - London | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        £32 £44
        27% off
        27% off
        £44 £32
      • STN 20:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 22:40
        London - Cologne | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        CGN 23:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 23:25
        Cologne - London | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        £33 £44
        25% off
        25% off
        £44 £33
      • STN 08:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 10:55
        London - Cologne | Wed, Sep 16 | Ryanair
        CGN 19:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:10
        Cologne - London | Sat, Sep 19 | Ryanair
        £34 £44
        23% off
        23% off
        £44 £34
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Thu, Sep 10 | Ryanair
        CGN 23:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 23:25
        Cologne - London | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        £35
        20% off
        £44 £35
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Thu, Oct 8 | Ryanair
        CGN 23:05
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 23:25
        Cologne - London | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £35
        20% off
        £44 £35
      • STN 08:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 10:55
        London - Cologne | Mon, Sep 28 | Ryanair
        CGN 20:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:35
        Cologne - London | Wed, Sep 30 | Ryanair
        £37
        16% off
        £44 £37
      • STN 08:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 10:55
        London - Cologne | Mon, Sep 14 | Ryanair
        CGN 20:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:35
        Cologne - London | Wed, Sep 16 | Ryanair
        £37
        16% off
        £44 £37
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        CGN 19:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:10
        Cologne - London | Sat, Oct 10 | Ryanair
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • STN 17:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 19:30
        London - Cologne | Thu, Sep 3 | Ryanair
        CGN 20:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:35
        Cologne - London | Wed, Sep 9 | Ryanair
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Thu, Sep 17 | Ryanair
        CGN 20:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        STN 20:35
        Cologne - London | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        £39
        11% off
        £44 £39
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CGN 14:00
        London - Cologne | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
        CGN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Cologne - London | Tue, Aug 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Tue, Oct 13 | Ryanair
        £17 £24
        28% off
        28% off
        £24 £17
      • STN 20:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 22:40
        London - Cologne | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        £17 £24
        28% off
        28% off
        £24 £17
      • STN 17:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 19:30
        London - Cologne | Wed, Sep 16 | Ryanair
        £17 £24
        28% off
        28% off
        £24 £17
      • STN 21:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 23:20
        London - Cologne | Wed, Sep 30 | Ryanair
        £18
        25% off
        £24 £18
      • STN 21:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 23:20
        London - Cologne | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        £18
        25% off
        £24 £18
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Thu, Sep 17 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 09:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 11:20
        London - Cologne | Fri, Sep 18 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 20:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 22:40
        London - Cologne | Tue, Sep 8 | Ryanair
        £19
        21% off
        £24 £19
      • STN 08:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 10:55
        London - Cologne | Mon, Sep 28 | Ryanair
        £20
        17% off
        £24 £20
      • STN 08:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CGN 10:55
        London - Cologne | Wed, Sep 9 | Ryanair
        £21
        13% off
        £24 £21
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CGN 14:00
        London - Cologne | Sun, Aug 16 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from London to Cologne

You can choose from 4 airlines flying from London to Cologne, including Eurowings, Ryanair and Jet2.com. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Eurowings logo Eurowings
Ryanair logo Ryanair
Jet2.com logo Jet2.com
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Cologne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from London to Cologne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Cologne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from London to Cologne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Cologne is July, with an average price of £65. The most expensive month is usually October, with average prices reaching £129.

£129
£97
£65
£33
    Cheapest
  • £110
    Aug
  • £91
    Sep
  • £129
    Oct
  • £100
    Nov
  • £102
    Dec
  • £75
    Jan
  • £75
    Feb
  • £93
    Mar
  • £94
    Apr
  • £101
    May
  • £71
    Jun
  • £65
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from London to Cologne?

Average price of return flights from London to Cologne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from London to Cologne, with an average price of £147. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £236.

£236
£192
£147
£103
    Cheapest
  • £236
    Aug
  • £180
    Sep
  • £233
    Oct
  • £189
    Nov
  • £186
    Dec
  • £147
    Jan
  • £154
    Feb
  • £151
    Mar
  • £179
    Apr
  • £169
    May
  • £198
    Jun
  • £175
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from London to Cologne?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from London to Cologne during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from London to Cologne are available on Sep 2, starting from £35.

£191
£113
£35
0
    Cheapest
  • £187
    27
    Aug
  • £114
    28
  • £88
    29
  • £83
    30
  • £69
    31
  • £191
    1
    Sep
  • £35
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London (LON) to Cologne (CGN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £17 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. STN to CGN on Tue, Oct 13), while Ryanair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £32 departing on Tue, Sep 8 and returning on Tue, Sep 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Cologne with the following airlines, including: Eurowings Ryanair Jet2.com Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Cologne (CGN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Cologne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 29 flight per week flying from London to Cologne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Eurowings: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EW473 (13:47) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FR2814 (17:20) Ryanair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FR2352 (09:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Cologne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 13, with one-way flights priced at just £17.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cologne travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Cologne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Cologne on August 19, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £36.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cologne, with London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport (LGW-CGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
  • The time difference between Cologne and London is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Cologne is £197. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from London to Cologne is £241. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter London and Cologne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Eurowings, Ryanair and Jet2.comare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Cologne. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights London to Cologne


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When can I find cheapest flight?
For budget travellers with greater flexibility in your travel plans, the price graph is your best assistant! This handy tool on our website collates flight price data to show you when you can find cheaper flights within the year. For flights London to Cologne, you can find ticket prices as low as £11 in September, October and November. Flight tickets are cheaper in January and February as well.
In contrast, flight tickets are more expensive in late spring and summer.
Other transportation to Cologne
About Airport
Choosing the right airport can save you both time and money, so let Trip.com guide you through the different airports serving flights London to Cologne!
Airports providing direct flights
You can find flights London to Cologne departing from London Stansted Airport (STN), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Heathrow Airport (LGW).
Airports in Cologne
All flights London to Cologne will be landing at Cologne Bann Airport (CGN), the closest airport to downtown Cologne.
Advantages to taking flights from different airports in London
No matter where you stay in London, you can find a convenient airport to depart from!
STN is situated 64 km northeast of central London. While STN is smaller in size, it is Ryanair’s largest hub, and you can find many cheap short-haul flights from here. Its location in the north of London also makes it a favourable airport for travellers staying in other cities up north.
LGW is located 45 km south of London, and it is the second busiest airport in the UK. Budget travellers can find many low-cost carriers here.
LHR is the biggest airport in the UK, and it’s located to the east of London. There are many stores and facilities to explore here while waiting for your flight to depart.
How to get to airport in London
No matter which airport you’re heading to, there are express train services to ensure a smooth start to your journey.
The Stansted Express serves travellers heading to STN, and travellers can board this train from either London Liverpool Street Station or Tottenham Hale Station. The train ride will take 36 to 45 minutes, and you can purchase standard tickets for £19.90.
The Gatwick Express departs from London Victoria Station, and it will bring you to LGW in half an hour! There are 2 ticket options available: Standard tickets (£17.80) and First-Class tickets (£26.70).
The Heathrow Express is the prime choice for travellers seeking a quick ride to LHR. The train journey takes only 15 minutes and it’s the fastest route to LHR. Tickets cost £25 for Express class and £32 for Business First class.
Terminal information of airports in London
There is only 1 terminal in STN.
While LGW has 2 terminals known as the North Terminal and South Terminal, most flights London to Cologne will depart from the North Terminal. Please note that the Gatwick Express only stops at the South Terminal. However, there is a free monorail service connecting the two terminals which runs all day.
There are 4 terminals in operation at LHR, but travellers departing for Cologne will most likely be flying from Terminal 2. If you are boarding the Heathrow Express, do remember to alight at the first stop!
Hohenzollern Bridge: The iconic bridge of Cologne
How to get to downtown from airport in Cologne
Are you unsure about what to do when you’ve landed? Let Trip.com bring you through the different ways to reach downtown Cologne from the airport!
The Cologne Airport Station serves multiple train lines, and one of the best options is the S-Bahn train S13! This train will take you to the city centre in 14 minutes, and the ticket costs about £2.60.
For travellers who prefer to take the bus, hop onboard Line 161 which will take you to Porz Markt. From here, you can find many other local transportation methods.
Of course, there’s always the taxi option. CGN is located 15 km away from the city centre, and you can reach downtown in about 15 minutes. The taxi ride will cost approximately £23.
Terminal information of airport in Cologne
CGN has 2 terminals, and flights London to Cologne may land at either terminal.
About Airline
At Trip.com, you can find multiple airlines offering flights London to Cologne!
Which airlines provide the route?
Ryanair serves flights London to Cologne departing from STN.
On the other hand, easyJet offers flights to Cologne from LGW instead.
Last but not least, you can also choose Eurowings which departs from LHR.
Fastest direct flight
The fastest flights London to Cologne is Ryanair’s STN-CGN route which takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Earliest and latest flights
Ryanair serves both the earliest and latest flights London to Cologne. The earliest flight departs at 07:30 and reaches Cologne at 09:40, while the latest flight departs at 22:25 and lands at 00:35 the next day.
About Cologne
Cologne is the largest city in the North Rhine-Westphalia state, and it sits on the banks of the famous Rhine River. This ancient city was established about 2000 years ago by the Romans. Book flights London to Cologne and roam this unique city for your next holiday!
Tourist attractions in Cologne
The Hohenzollern Bridge is not only the busiest bridge in the city, but also the most iconic one. Take a stroll across the bridge to admire the Rhine River!
When you’re at the Hohenzollern Bridge, you’re bound to have seen the impressive Cologne Cathedral. The construction of this tall Gothic cathedral dates back to 1248, and it was completed over 600 years later in 1880. The artistic and historical significance of this cathedral was recognized in writing when it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Are you ready to take a break from the past and seek some modern thrills? Look no further than Phantasialand! Hop onto the F.L.Y. rollercoaster and experience what it’s like to fly in the sky. Then, check out stunning live performances at Theatre Wintergarten. There’s no need to worry about going hungry in Phantasialand, as you can find restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisines throughout the theme park.

Transportation Duration Price
Train 4hr 14min GBP67+
Coach 12hr 0min GBP154+

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