Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cologne from £338

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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£338
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Sun, Jun 21
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£400
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 21
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£440
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 21
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£440
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£492
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Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£517
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£768
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£791
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£798
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Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£805
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Sun, Jun 21 – Fri, Jun 26
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
£851
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
Johannesburg JNBCologne CGN
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How much do flights to Cologne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£338

Cheapest round-trip

£768

Average round-trip

£888

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Cologne Bonn Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cologne Cathedral

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cologne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Virgin Atlantic AirwaysVIRVSYes

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
24 May
28°C16°C
31 May
31°C15°C
Monday
25 May
29°C14°C
1 Jun
84%
31°C18°C
Tuesday
26 May
31°C15°C
2 Jun
30°C18°C
Wednesday
27 May
26°C16°C
3 Jun
69%
22°C14°C
Thursday
28 May
25°C10°C
4 Jun
88%
18°C9°C
Friday
29 May
26°C10°C
5 Jun
84%
16°C12°C
Saturday
30 May
29°C12°C
6 Jun
86%
18°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Cologne. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Johannesburg and Cologne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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, Budapest.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 South Charleroi, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Luxembourg, Weeze.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Cologne?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Cologne with Ryanair, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Cologne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Cologne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Cologne?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Cologne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cologne?
There are a number of airports in and around Cologne. The main one is Cologne Bonn Airport and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Luxembourg, Weeze.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cologne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cologne arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cologne depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cologne arrive?

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