Flying from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Biarritz.
Leave enough time to make your BIQ to CGN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BIQ and CGN:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
At the moment, £61 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £143. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BIQ to CGN, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BIQ to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, 75.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Biarritz Pays Basque Airport from central Biarritz, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BIQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're arriving on a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CGN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo to explore Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
Lock in your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIQ to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 300 miles north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 220 miles north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
