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)
If you're coming in on a late Dublin Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Pick up a Cologne Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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.