Flights to Cologne

A flight from London Heathrow to Cologne Bonn Airport takes around one hour and 15 minutes.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to fly to Cologne. The most popular time to visit is during the city’s spring and autumn months, so you can save on flights by booking your visit in summer or winter. In the winter you can also enjoy Christmas markets and Cologne Carnival in February with parades, costumes and enthusiastic celebrations.

You can make a trip to Cologne fit any budget. Start by exploring the city's free attractions, such as the Botanical Gardens, which offer a tranquil setting with thousands of plants to discover. Stroll along the Rhine River’s promenade or visit the vibrant Belgian Quarter for affordable dining and a buzzy atmosphere. Don’t miss the city’s local markets, like the Alter Markt, for inexpensive food and souvenirs.

Once you touch down at Cologne Bonn Airport, you’re only a short journey away from the city centre. The train takes about 15 minutes and taxis can easily be found outside the airport terminal and take around the same amount of time. Cologne’s well connected with a regular tram and bus service, plus with over 900 cycle routes across the city, it’s easy to explore it by bike.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Cologne has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

There’s plenty of culture and history to explore in Cologne. Visit the Skulpturenpark, an open-air sculpture park showcasing modern art with a backdrop of lush greenery. For history buffs the Praetorium offers a glimpse into the city’s ancient Roman history and the ruins beneath the city.

Ride the Cologne Cable Car and admire aerial views of the city and the Rhine River. You can also visit 4711 House, the birthplace of Eau de Cologne, which offers a museum to explore and perfumery workshops for scent enthusiasts. Relax at Claudius Therme, a thermal spa with indoor and outdoor pools.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Germany. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

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