Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from CGN to Bucharest, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest that touches down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Keep an eye out for offers from Wizz Air Malta. This carrier has direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CGN to Bucharest. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You don't need a visa for Romania if you have a passport from Germany and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne, CGN can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CGN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest
ج.م. 2,806 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 6,366. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CGN to Bucharest by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from CGN to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Bucharest itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
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