Cheap Flights from London Stansted to Cologne

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Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,016 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,016, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,248 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,248, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,248, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,301 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,301, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,405 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,405, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,680 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,680, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,680 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,680, select.

Cologne.ج.م.‏ 1,680 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from London Stansted on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 1,680, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Cologne

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

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Direct flights from London Stansted to Cologne

London Stansted to Cologne: Alternative routes

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

London to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	ج.م.‏ 1,014
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Ryanair
Average flights per week	27

Finding cheap flights from London Stansted to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Stansted to Cologne?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Cologne is ج.م.‏ 1,885. 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 London Stansted to Cologne?

1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from London Stansted to Cologne.

Which airlines fly direct from London Stansted to Cologne?

Ryanair, Malta Air and Ryanair UK Ltd. fly direct from London Stansted to Cologne.

How many flights are there a week from London Stansted to Cologne?

As of April 2025, there are 27 flights per week flying from London Stansted to Cologne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Stansted to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Cologne is usually April 2025.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport on Sunday, 8 June 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 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 London Stansted Airport to Cologne with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to CGN start at 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 53 weekly Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Cologne (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for STN to CGN flights is Ryanair.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between STN and CGN include:
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Hamburg Airport
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is ج.م.‏ 1,016. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م.‏ 1,881. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from STN to CGN, book your journey five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STN to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

64.73% of flights departing from Stansted Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

If you're coming in on a late Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cologne and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STN to CGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.