Cologne to London flights

How long is the flight from Cologne to London?

Direct flights from Cologne to London take around 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

For indirect flights, the most common flight path is through a short stopover in Dusseldorf, Germany.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Cologne?

Unlike domestic flights in the UK or cheap flights within the Schengen Zone, you almost always need a valid passport to travel to London from Cologne.

A range of airlines operate daily direct flights between Cologne and London, including:

• Eurowings, a low-cost subsidiary of Germany's national flag carrier airline, Lufthansa.
• British Airways, the UK's national airline.
• EasyJet, a British budget airline operating low-cost routes in over 30 European countries.
• Ryanair, the largest low-cost carrier in Europe, based in Dublin, Ireland.
• Flybe, an Exeter-based airline, the biggest independent regional carrier in Europe.

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• During December, London's diverse population join together in celebrating the holiday season. Head to a European-style Christmas market, go ice skating at Somerset House, or enjoy one of the traditional holiday pantomime shows.
• June sees the longest days and best weather, and it's an unbeatable time to enjoy London's beautiful parks and green spaces. Plenty of fun festivals and events take place at this time from major sporting tournaments to food symposiums to theatre competitions.

Cologne is served by one international airport: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Useful information about Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne Bonn Airport is situated in the district of Porz, roughly 9 miles south-east of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By car or taxi – 15 minutes from the city centre along the A59 motorway.
• By train – several routes run directly from the airport to the central train station in Cologne, departing every 12-15 minutes: lines S13, RE6, and RE8.
• By bus – 15-20 minutes from Porz Markt station via bus route 161.

Services: unlimited free WiFi, conference centre, business lounge, hotels, chemist, post office, and a vast range of retail and food outlets.

London is served by 6 international airports, 3 of which receive the majority of direct flights from Cologne: London Stansted, London Heathrow, and London Gatwick.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport

Located in Essex, Stansted Airport is roughly 42 miles north-east of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – 70-80 minutes to Liverpool Street, departing every half hour.
• By train – Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, every 15 minutes, journey time 47 minutes.
• By taxi or car – roughly 60 minutes from central London.

Services: smoking areas, prayer room, accessible toilets, free WiFi, and a number of shops and food outlets.

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow (LHR) is 17 miles south-west of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By underground – Piccadilly line.
• By taxi or car – about 45 minutes from central London.
• By train – 15 minutes to Paddington via the Heathrow Express, departing every 15 minutes.
• By bus – direct coaches to Victoria depart frequently, taking roughly 45 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, smoking areas, currency exchange, business facilities, airline lounges, religious spaces, disabled passenger services, and a massive number of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars open all hours.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Located in Surrey, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 30 miles south of central London.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By taxi or car – roughly 60 minutes to central London, 35 minutes to Croydon.
• By train – Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes, taking 35 minutes to London Victoria.
• By bus – direct service to Victoria, departing every 30 minutes and taking 90 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, currency exchange, accessible toilets, designated smoking areas, prayer rooms, and many eateries, food outlets, and shops.

• See it from above: scale the London Eye, the Shard, or the Monument for the best views over the city.
• Take your pick from the line-up of famous architectural landmarks: Shakespeare's Globe, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, Tate Modern, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace, to name a few.
• Enjoy one of London's free-to-enter, world-class museums – don't miss the incredible National Gallery.
• Make a trip to south-west London for a tennis match at Wimbledon, an international rugby game at Twickenham, or a day exploring the quirky shops and gorgeous park at Richmond.