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Tue, Jun 16
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£17
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Wed, Jun 24
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£20
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Mon, Jun 15
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£20
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Sat, Jun 27
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£26
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Tue, Jun 23
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£26
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Mon, Jun 22
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£34
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Sat, Jun 27 – Tue, Jun 30
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£41
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Sat, Jun 27 – Wed, Jul 1
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£45
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Mon, Jun 15 – Wed, Jun 17
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£48
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Wed, Jun 24 – Sat, Jun 27
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£49
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Tue, Jun 23 – Sat, Jun 27
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£54
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Mon, Jun 22 – Wed, Jun 24
Manchester MANCologne CGN
£55
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How much do flights to Cologne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£17

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£47

Cheapest round-trip

£41

Average round-trip

£128

Nonstop flights in May

£21 – £109

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
Manchester
Arrive to
Cologne Bonn Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
700 km
Worth visiting
Cologne Cathedral

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Ryanair
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Ryanair
1121111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Ryanair
1121121
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Ryanair
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Cologne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Jet2EXSLSNo

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
10 May
89%
21°C10°C
17 May
80%
17°C7°C
Monday
11 May
89%
12°C4°C
18 May
20°C7°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
12°C2°C
19 May
83%
22°C9°C
Wednesday
13 May
89%
14°C6°C
20 May
88%
19°C10°C
Thursday
14 May
86%
12°C6°C
21 May
84%
15°C9°C
Friday
15 May
88%
13°C3°C
22 May
88%
18°C9°C
Saturday
16 May
87%
15°C4°C
23 May
20°C8°C
The distance between Manchester and Cologne is 700 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Eurowings, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Jet2. Manchester and Cologne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Cologne?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manchester and Cologne takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manchester and Cologne?
The flight distance between Manchester and Cologne is 700 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and Cologne?
Several carriers operate flights between Manchester and Cologne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ryanair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Istanbul, Birmingham, Tirana, Lisbon, Belfast, Antalya, Zagreb, Barcelona, Sarajevo, Vienna, Tbilisi, Dubai, Milan, Split, Budapest, Amman.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff.
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 Manchester and Cologne?
Currently, you can fly between Manchester and Cologne with Ryanair, Eurowings, easyJet, Lufthansa, Jet2.
When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and Cologne?
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