Flying from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport is 2 hours 3 minutes.
Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) and Rome share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 22:40. Opt for the first FCO to CGN departure with Ryanair at 06:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to CGN.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can find a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When jetting out of FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport with Eurowings.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Rome to CGN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
After a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Want other options for a direct flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)? Browse the fares flying out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to CGN are offered by Eurowings.
Break up your flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and CGN are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 42 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Rome to CGN? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Cologne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport, C$39 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$66. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
8 months before your departure is the best time to lock in flight tickets from Rome to CGN.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Cologne, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cologne. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Rome to CGN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Cologne
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cologne:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are must-do's during your Cologne adventure.
Complete your Cologne trip with a car rental
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