Cheap Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Cologne (CGN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $119. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dublin to Cologne flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Dublin to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$93
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Dublin to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dublin to Cologne is $93. 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 53 minutes is the average flight time from Dublin to Cologne.
Ryanair and Malta Air fly direct from Dublin to Cologne.
As of June 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Dublin to Cologne.
The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cologne is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 53 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 Cologne 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 Cologne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, making Cologne one hour ahead of Dublin.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DUB to CGN flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Travelling to Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.

  • Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers DUB to CGN flights. A dependable 87.18% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DUB and CGN:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • London Stansted Airport

    • Glasgow Intl Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport flight is $43. A return ticket is currently $93. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get cheap tickets from DUB to CGN, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DUB to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport.

Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Of the departures from Dublin Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near DUB:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cologne in January.

  • The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from DUB to CGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've done Cologne, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without dropping by Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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