Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zagreb.
Flights from ZAG to CGN start from 08:20 — the first with Eurowings. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Eurowings. In total, there are five weekly Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ZAG to CGN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is a leader in on-time performance for ZAG to CGN flights, with 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
ر.ق. 211 is the lowest price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 498. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZAG to CGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights departing from Franjo Tudman Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cologne. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to CGN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another side of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.
