Travelling from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Paris.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to CGN, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Paris to CGN with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CDG and CGN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and CGN are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Paris to CGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Searching for a flight ticket from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to CGN:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider booking a hotel near CGN if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
₹ 4,492 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 15,844. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Visit Cologne in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Paris to CGN flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cologne to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Cologne trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.