Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Basel.
To ensure you get on your BSL to CGN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BSL and CGN:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Currently, $83 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $194. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSL to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSL to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, 76.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and chase adventure across Cologne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to CGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometers north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 354 kilometers north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
