Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 7 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Munich and Cologne share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Each week, there are 156 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. The first flight from MUC to CGN is at 06:00 and the last is at 22:15.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Visiting Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is straightforward with Lufthansa. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Hamburg Airport
For a flight within Germany, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identity document, such as a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from MUC to CGN, check your ID is up to date before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
C$105 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Return flights start at C$172. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from MUC to CGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
August is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MUC to CGN. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy way to start to your break? Stay near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cologne in February.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to CGN in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Cologne
Once you've booked your flights from MUC to CGN, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Cologne. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are must-do's during your Cologne adventure.
Complete your Cologne trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cologne Bonn Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cologne.
