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Flight deals from Cologne to Birmingham

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Birmingham.$272 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.
Birmingham.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Birmingham.$323 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Birmingham.$323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Birmingham.$324 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Birmingham.$324 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Birmingham.$381 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.
Birmingham.$419 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cologne on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Birmingham

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Direct flights from Cologne to Birmingham

Cologne to Birmingham: Alternative routes

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Cologne to Birmingham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$272
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineJet2
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to Birmingham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to Birmingham is $272. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cologne to Birmingham.
Jet2 and Corendon Airlines fly direct from Cologne to Birmingham.
As of May 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Cologne to Birmingham.
The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Birmingham is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Birmingham Airport on Friday, 20 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Birmingham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Birmingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Birmingham.

Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Cologne.

  • To ensure you get on your CGN to BHX flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Birmingham (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that operates CGN to BHX flights.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and BHX:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    • Zurich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • Currently, $112 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $272. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to BHX, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CGN to BHX.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport.

Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CGN:

Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham

  • From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Birmingham in January.

  • The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGN to BHX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done Birmingham, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres south-east to London to check off its popular sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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