What percentage of Cologne to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 21.2% of flights from Cologne to London were direct. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. Travelers should consider these percentages when planning their journey to balance convenience and potential cost savings.

What's the flight time from Cologne to London?

The typical direct flight from Cologne to London has a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 492 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically averaged a much longer duration of 9 hours and 35 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time-saving benefit of direct routes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cologne to London?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cologne to London have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable deals. Travelers often find opportunities for cost-effective travel between these two cities.

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Cologne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cologne to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cologne to London, the data indicates that October is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $99. Other budget-friendly options include January, with a median fare of $111, and April, where the median fare is $121. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Cologne to London typically range from $154 to $314, with a median of $228. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market. New deals appear almost daily, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When flying from Cologne to London, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical journey involves 1 stopover. This means you should generally expect at least one connection on your trip.

A typical journey from Cologne to London takes approximately 9h 5m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for any layovers between flights. Given the prevalence of connecting itineraries, this median time is a useful benchmark for planning your trip.

The distance between Cologne and London is 492 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight characteristics for this route.

How much is a round trip from Cologne to London

Regular price: €110 - €257

Prices for flights from Cologne to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cologne to London is typically between 110 EUR and 257 EUR. The current lowest deal is 32 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 10.

now 32 €

Low 110 €

High 257 €

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to London

The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London is October, with a median price of $99. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $287. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from 99 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 287 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cologne to London

Eurowings

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to London

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

Eurowings

407 €

216 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

266 €

94 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

289 €

81 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (LHR)

293 €

87 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (LHR)

267 €

88 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

Ryanair

99 €

36 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to London

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

321 € → 43 €

87%

5 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 4

318 € → 77 €

76%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

277 € → 38 €

86%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

277 € → 40 €

85%

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to London

Cologne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cologne to London are above the typical level, with 14% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $99

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London, with a median price of $99.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights from Cologne to London typically have a median duration of 9 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 78.8% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals from €32

Ryanair has offered deals as low as €32 for flights from Cologne to London Stansted.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Cologne to London appear frequently, offering many opportunities to save.

Cologne main airports to depart from

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to London.

📍 ~25 km from Cologne city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$39

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from Cologne to London, offering budget-friendly fares.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$39

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport offers a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations, useful when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~€120

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Oct 12

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Eurowings

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Oct 09

London, United Kingdom

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Nov 24

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Sep 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cologne to London are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $202. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $224. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price was significantly higher, at $401.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Cologne to London was considered to be $154 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $228. Prices above $314 were observed in the higher range of fares.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London, with a median price of $99. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $111. The annual median price for this route was $228, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Cologne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cologne to London

How much is a round trip from Cologne to London

Regular price: €110 - €257

Prices for flights from Cologne to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cologne to London is typically between 110 EUR and 257 EUR. The current lowest deal is 32 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 10.

now 32 €

Low 110 €

High 257 €

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to London

October

Cheapest

Flights from 99 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 287 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cologne to London

Eurowings

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to London

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

Eurowings

407 €

216 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

266 €

94 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

289 €

81 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (LHR)

293 €

87 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (LHR)

267 €

88 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CGN - London

Cologne (CGN) - London (STN)

Ryanair

99 €

36 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to London

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

321 € → 43 €

87%

5 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 4

318 € → 77 €

76%

2 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 10

277 € → 38 €

86%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

277 € → 40 €

85%

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to London

Cologne - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cologne to London are above the typical level, with 14% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $99

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London, with a median price of $99.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights from Cologne to London typically have a median duration of 9 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 78.8% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals from €32

Ryanair has offered deals as low as €32 for flights from Cologne to London Stansted.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Cologne to London appear frequently, offering many opportunities to save.

Cologne main airports to depart from

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cheapest

Cologne Bonn Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to London.

📍 ~25 km from Cologne city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$39

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from Cologne to London, offering budget-friendly fares.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$39

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport offers a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations, useful when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

76% AI deal score

$723

$400

Save $323

From CGN

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London, United Kingdom

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$449

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Eurowings

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Cologne to London

Today’s best flight deals from Cologne to London

Cologne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cologne to London

How much is a round trip from Cologne to London

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to London

Direct flights from Cologne to London

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to London

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to London

Cologne - London route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $99

Connecting flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers deals from €32

Deals appear frequently

Cologne main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Dec 16

Oct 09

Sep 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How early should I book Cologne to London flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cologne to London flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London?

What percentage of Cologne to London flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Cologne to London?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cologne to London?

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Cologne to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Cologne to London

How much is a round trip from Cologne to London

The cheapest time to fly from Cologne to London

Direct flights from Cologne to London

Last-minute flights going from Cologne to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cologne to London

Popular Airports to fly from Cologne to London

Cologne - London route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $99

Connecting flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers deals from €32

Deals appear frequently

Cologne main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Sep 16

Dec 16

Oct 09

Sep 17

Oct 09

Oct 12

Oct 09

Nov 24

Sep 15

Sep 24

Oct 13

Sep 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

How early should I book Cologne to London flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cologne to London flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to London?