Cheap flights from Shanghai to Cologne from £292

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£292
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Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£344
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£355
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£361
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£377
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£756
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sat, Aug 1
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£772
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£784
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Shanghai PVGCologne CGN
£790
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sat, Aug 1
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£824
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How much do flights to Cologne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£292

Cheapest round-trip

£756

Average round-trip

£840

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Cologne Bonn Airport
Average flights per week
181
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cologne Cathedral

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Cologne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
EurowingsEWGEWNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
12 Jul
33°C18°C
19 Jul
38°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
34°C18°C
20 Jul
37°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
33°C21°C
21 Jul
35°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
33°C19°C
22 Jul
36°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
33°C18°C
23 Jul
38°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
35°C19°C
24 Jul
37°C20°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36°C21°C
25 Jul
37°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Cologne. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Eurowings, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Shanghai and Cologne have 181 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.
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, Dortmund.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Cologne?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Cologne with Air China, Eurowings, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Cologne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Cologne?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu
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