Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
Choose from 14 weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BGY to CGN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BGY to CGN flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 74.32% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. These are the top stopovers between BGY and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is ر.ق. 85. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from BGY to CGN, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
67.49% of flights departing from Orio al Serio International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BGY? If you're catching an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're getting in on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CGN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BGY to CGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.