Travelling from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Check out your options for departing Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Jump on a direct Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Milan and Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Get from MXP to CGN on Eurowings's 8:30am flight.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Go straight to your destination from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) operate from here.
Eurowings is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport taking off from MXP.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Eurowings from MXP to CGN.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Eurowings. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flight ticket with departures from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to CGN are offered by Ryanair.
On the BGY to CGN route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
The top on-time carrier is Ryanair. Its Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights land without delay 74.32% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to CGN flight:
67.49% of flights taking off from Orio al Serio International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a flight ticket from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and CGN are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from LIN reach their destination within the expected time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne is about 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, ₹ 1,800 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 3,600. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Cologne. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Milan to CGN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cologne
After booking your flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cologne:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Cologne when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Cologne Christmas Markets followed by Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne.
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Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
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