Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne one hour ahead of Bristol.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BRS to CGN flight.
Traveling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 65.22% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering BRS to CGN flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRS and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Newcastle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$61 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at $159. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to CGN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, 69.8% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Bristol Airport is about 10 miles from central Bristol. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 54ºF and 82ºF. Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between 27ºF and 45ºF then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Cologne. Around 300 miles away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 220 miles north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.