Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Give yourself enough time to make your GLA to CGN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Cologne (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GLA and CGN include:
Stansted Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
ج.م. 2,596 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 4,862. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to CGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GLA to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights that take off from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on time.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're arriving on a late Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Cologne. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GLA to CGN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
