Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SOU to CGN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SOU and CGN:
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, ر.ق. 421 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 744. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOU to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SOU to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights that take off from Southampton Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cologne based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SOU to CGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit 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 great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.
