Travelling from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
2 hours is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport flight.
Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Choose from 6 direct services each week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). This is the most popular route, with Ryanair offering a 6am departure from FCO to CGN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to CGN, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You'll find a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers services from FCO.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FCO to CGN.
With 76.09% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and CGN:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rome to CGN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome 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 the centre of Cologne is about 13 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, C$58 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$115. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to CGN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is when most people travel to Cologne. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Rome to CGN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Cologne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cologne right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are must-do's during your Cologne adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Stuttgart to tick off its leading attractions. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.