Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne two hours behind Dalaman.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DLM to CGN flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
SunExpress has direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SunExpress.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DLM and CGN include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is ج.م. 2,374. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 5,824. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from DLM to CGN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DLM to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
81.03% of flights leaving Dalaman Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of DLM.
To get to Dalaman Airport from central Dalaman, it takes about 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DLM:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CGN if you're taking a late Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Dalaman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DLM to CGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.