Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Amsterdam and Cologne follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AMS to CGN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CGN:
Hamburg Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
£61 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start at £146. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to CGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reach their destination on schedule.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 14 miles from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cologne in January.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 300 miles north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 220 miles north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
