Travelling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne is seven hours ahead of Dallas and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your DFW to CGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
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 whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the top stopovers between DFW and CGN:
London Heathrow Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
$836 is the lowest price for a one-way Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,340. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DFW to CGN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Of all flights leaving Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dallas to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DFW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DFW to CGN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.