Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Bologna and Cologne share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from BLQ to CGN start from 06:30 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:10 with Eurowings. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Eurowings has direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
Eurowings is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating BLQ to CGN flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLQ and CGN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$29 is currently the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start at $63. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLQ to CGN, book your trip five months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the flights that depart from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Consider booking a hotel close to CGN if you have a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.