Cheap Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cologne (CGN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $146. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cologne.$146 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Cologne.$165 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Cologne.$168 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Cologne.$176 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Cologne.$183 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Cologne.$184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.

Cologne.$195 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.

Cologne.$205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Cologne.$219 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Cologne.$228 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.

Cologne.$233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.

Cologne.$235 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Cologne.$237 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Cologne.$240 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Cologne.$241 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Cologne.$248 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Cologne.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cologne

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

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Cologne

Edinburgh to Cologne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Cologne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cologne.

Edinburgh to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$146
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Eurowings
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cologne is $146. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Cologne?

1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Cologne.

Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Cologne?

Eurowings and Eurowings Europe (Malta) fly direct from Edinburgh to Cologne.

How many flights are there a week from Edinburgh to Cologne?

As of June 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Cologne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cologne is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cologne?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cologne?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne with?

Currently, Ryanair and Eurowings offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cologne is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are three Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 09:50 Eurowings flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:55 with Eurowings.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EDI to CGN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. 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.
Jetting into Cologne (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Eurowings.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier for EDI to CGN flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and CGN:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Birmingham Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Airport (CGN)

$68 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Return flights start from $146. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to CGN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EDI to CGN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

73% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near EDI:

Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cologne. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh 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).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 parts of Germany. Journey around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Hamburg is another standout 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.