Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Belfast: what you need to know
Belfast is one hour behind Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located. Belfast observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your CGN to Belfast flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CGN to Belfast with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
CGN is around 13 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CGN:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Bonn Airport, data shows 74.45% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Belfast
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast flight is ر.ق. 167. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 343. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CGN to Belfast, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast ticket.
There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from CGN to Belfast.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to the centre of Belfast takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 2 hours.
Consider staying in a hotel near BFS if you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Belfast International Airport rental car and discover Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from CGN to Belfast can help you lock in the lowest rate.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Central Belfast is around 8 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Once your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 20 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near BHD. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your CGN to Belfast flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at BHD can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Belfast
Travel to Belfast in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CGN to Belfast around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Belfast, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Titanic Belfast are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Belfast travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.
