Flying from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to CGN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travelers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to CGN even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CGN flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as planned.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and explore beyond Cologne's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Cologne. How long it takes to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport is $397. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $952. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to CGN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Before locking in your Melbourne to CGN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral and Carnival in Cologne are highlights which should be on any well-planned Cologne itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 274 kilometers south-east to Stuttgart to tick off its top attractions. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, consider Bremen, about 274 kilometers north-east of Cologne. Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theater Bremen are the start of reasons to visit.