Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 42 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Cologne and Alicante share the same timezone — UTC+1.
For the first departure, jump on the 05:45 flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you prefer to go later, the latest flight is at 21:00. With 10 flights each week from ALC to CGN, you can pick the timing that suits you best.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Eurowings has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between ALC and CGN:
Zurich Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Germany, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ALC to CGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is C$46. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$121. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ALC to CGN.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 47 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near ALC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the center of Cologne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 18 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cologne in February.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Cologne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Cologne right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from ALC to CGN:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are top sights which should be on every Cologne itinerary.
Complete your Cologne trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cologne Bonn Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cologne.