Travelling from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to CGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CGN flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Cologne Bonn Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Cologne Bonn Airport flight.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
ر.ق. 616 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,637. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to CGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cologne based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a New York to CGN flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cologne to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Cologne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cologne right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Cologne Bonn Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are must-do's during your Cologne adventure.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Cologne. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.
