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Find deals from Columbus to Cologne
Find one-way and return tickets at the lowest prices, whether last-minute or planned in advance.
Find deals from Columbus to Cologne
Find one-way and return tickets at the lowest prices, whether last-minute or planned in advance.
Cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Cologne
Flexible with dates? We find the best prices for the week around your selected date. Prices may vary after you search.
One-way
| Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15 | £97 |
| Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23 | £153 |
| Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31 | £91 |
| Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 7 | £98 |
| Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15 | £96 |
| Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23 | £148 |
| Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31 | £156 |
| Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7 | £67 |
| Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15 | £110 |
| Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23 | £65 |
| Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30 | £68 |
Round-trip
| Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15 | £139 |
| Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23 | £92 |
| Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31 | £92 |
| Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 7 | £71 |
| Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15 | £64 |
| Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23 | £54 |
| Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31 | £66 |
| Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7 | £41 |
| Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15 | £37 |
| Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23 | £37 |
| Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30 | £40 |
Getting from Cologne airport to the city center
Fastest options: S-Bahn train. Best value: Regional trains and buses.
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
When is the best time to visit Cologne
Cologne's charm shifts with the seasons. Winter carnival and Christmas markets draw crowds despite cold, while spring offers mild weather and moderate fares. Summer peaks with festivals but higher prices, and autumn delivers the best flight deals with fewer tourists.
- Prices: Peak rates for flights and hotels; book midweek departures 6-8 weeks ahead for better deals.
- Weather: Warm summers 13–24 °C with 8–10 rainy days monthly; cooler winters 2–6 °C with 10–12 rainy days in November-December.
- Events: Rhine in Flames fireworks (July), Christopher Street Day parade (July), Christmas markets at Cathedral Square and Old Town (late November-December).
- Prices: Cheapest flights and hotels; save 30-40% versus summer peak by booking flexible January-February dates or early October.
- Weather: Chilly winters 1–9 °C with 12–14 rainy days; mild autumn 9–18 °C with 10–11 rainy days monthly.
- Events: Cologne Carnival street festivities (February), Cologne Lights multimedia show (March), Art Cologne fair (April).
- Prices: Moderate fares on flights; book 4-6 weeks ahead to save 20-25% versus summer peaks while avoiding winter chill.
- Weather: Mild spring conditions 7–19 °C with 9–11 rainy days monthly; ideal for cathedral visits and riverside strolls.
- Events: Art Cologne fair (April), May Day festivities along the Rhine, and outdoor beer garden season kicks off across the Old Town.
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Weather in Cologne
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 5°C | 0°C |
| February | 7°C | 1°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 15°C | 5°C |
| May | 18°C | 8°C |
| June | 22°C | 12°C |
| July | 24°C | 14°C |
| August | 24°C | 15°C |
| September | 20°C | 11°C |
| October | 15°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 2°C |
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Airports in and near Cologne
Cologne’s main airport is the primary hub, with nearby airports offering additional options.
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport (AMS)
- Frankfurt International Airport airport (FRA)
- Brussels airport (BRU)
- Brussels South Charleroi airport (CRL)
- Düsseldorf International Airport airport (DUS)
- Cologne Bonn Airport airport (CGN)
- Frankfurt–Hahn airport (HHN)
- Eindhoven airport (EIN)
- Luxembourg airport (LUX)
- Dortmund airport (DTM)
- Weeze airport (NRN)
- Rotterdam The Hague airport (RTM)
- Münster Osnabrück International airport (FMO)
- Maastricht Aachen airport (MST)
- Paderborn Lippstadt airport (PAD)
- Antwerp International airport (ANR)