Cheap flights from Budapest to Cologne from £48

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Tue, Jul 21
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
£48
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Wed, Jul 22
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
£50
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Wed, Jul 15
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
£50
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Mon, Jul 20
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
£52
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Fri, Jul 17
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
£55
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Fri, Jul 24
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
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Tue, Jul 21 – Wed, Jul 29
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Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Jul 29
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Budapest BUDCologne CGN
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sun, Aug 2
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Tue, Jul 21 – Mon, Jul 27
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How much do flights to Cologne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£48

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£146

Cheapest round-trip

£120

Average round-trip

£190

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Cologne airport to the city center

Fastest options: S-Bahn train. Best value: Regional trains and buses.

Cologne is served by Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. This major hub offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via multiple transport options. The S-Bahn provides the fastest rail connection, while regional trains and buses offer budget-friendly alternatives. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available for door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

14-16 min

€3 – €4; VRS single ticket

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central station

12-15 min

€3 – €5; VRS single ticket or Deutschland-Ticket

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

quick regional connection

25-40 min

€3 – €4; VRS single ticket

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-35 min

€30 – €45; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

€25 – €50; varies by demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-35 min

€50 – €80; pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

15-35 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The S-Bahn S13 and regional trains depart from the airport's underground station (Terminal 1).
  • VRS tickets are valid on S-Bahn, regional trains, and buses within the Cologne/Bonn transport network.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cologne

Depart from
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International
Arrive to
Cologne Bonn Airport
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance
959 km
Worth visiting
Cologne Cathedral

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Budapest to Cologne in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Eurowings
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Eurowings
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Eurowings
------------1------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Eurowings
------------1------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Budapest to Cologne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cologne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C0°C
February7°C1°C
March11°C3°C
April15°C5°C
May18°C8°C
June22°C12°C
July24°C14°C
August24°C15°C
September20°C11°C
October15°C8°C
November10°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
258
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
61%
34°C22°C
5 Jul
25°C13°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
29°C19°C
6 Jul
25°C12°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
28°C17°C
7 Jul
40%
23°C11°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
17%
27°C18°C
8 Jul
26°C13°C
Thursday
2 Jul
28°C15°C
9 Jul
23°C14°C
Friday
3 Jul
17%
22°C13°C
10 Jul
34°C14°C
Saturday
4 Jul
28°C12°C
11 Jul
29°C15°C
The distance between Budapest and Cologne is 959 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Eurowings, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air Malta. Budapest and Cologne have 391 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Budapest to Cologne?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Budapest and Cologne takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Budapest and Cologne?
The flight distance between Budapest and Cologne is 959 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Budapest and Cologne?
Several carriers operate flights between Budapest and Cologne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Eurowings.
What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Budapest and London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Istanbul, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Eindhoven, Madrid, Bucharest, Dubai, Brussels, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Athens.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Istanbul, Birmingham, Tirana, Lisbon, Belfast, Antalya, Zagreb, Barcelona, Sarajevo, Vienna, Tbilisi, Dubai, Milan, Split, Amman.
What airports are near Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Vienna International Airport, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Oradea International, Debrecen International, Osijek.
What airports are near Cologne?
The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Luxembourg, Weeze.
Which airlines fly between Budapest and Cologne?
Currently, you can fly between Budapest and Cologne with Ryanair, Eurowings, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Wizz Air Malta.
When’s the best time to travel between Budapest and Cologne?
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