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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cologne to Bucharest? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.£97 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £97, select.
Tue, 8 JulCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Thu, 10 JulOTP - CGN with Wizz Air Malta
1 stop
from £97
Bucharest.£105 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.
Tue, 24 JunCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Sun, 29 JunOTP - CGN with Ryanair
1 stop
from £105
Bucharest.£106 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.
Mon, 23 JunCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Wed, 2 JulOTP - CGN with Wizz Air Malta
1 stop
from £106
Bucharest.£109 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £109, select.
Tue, 9 SepCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Thu, 25 SepOTP - CGN with Ryanair
1 stop
from £109
Bucharest.£113 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Mon, 29 SepCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Tue, 21 OctOTP - CGN with Ryanair
1 stop
from £113
Bucharest.£114 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Thu, 17 JulCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Tue, 5 AugOTP - CGN with Wizz Air Malta
1 stop
from £114
Bucharest.£125 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £125, select.
Tue, 19 AugCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Wed, 27 AugOTP - CGN with Ryanair
1 stop
from £125
Bucharest.£126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cologne on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Wed, 8 OctCGN - OTP with Ryanair
1 stop
Wed, 15 OctOTP - CGN with Ryanair
1 stop
from £126
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Cologne to Bucharest found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cologne to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from £105
Jul
from £97
Aug
from £125
Sep
from £109
Oct
from £126
Nov
from £167
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Jan
from £131
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Mar
from £149
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Cologne to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£97
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to Bucharest is £97. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cologne to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from £97.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Cologne to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Bucharest is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Cologne Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 9.2 miles away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from £97.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Bucharest on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cologne Airport and Bucharest. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Bucharest 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

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

  • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located.

  • Leave enough time to catch your CGN to Bucharest flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from CGN to Bucharest with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Travelling from central Cologne to CGN takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near CGN. Whether you have an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

    • Hotel Mariella

    • Moxy Cologne Bonn Airport

    • Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport

  • 74.45% of flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

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

  • £40 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest flight. A return ticket right now is £97. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CGN to Bucharest if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest ticket.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to Bucharest by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 13 miles. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near OTP if you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:

    • RIN Airport Hotel

    • Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport

    • Pensiunea Otopeni

  • Follow your own route with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and chase adventure across Bucharest and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from CGN to Bucharest.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • Before scheduling your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Bucharest offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.

  • Before locking in your Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Bucharest

  • After booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:

    • Hotel Trianon

    • Novotel Bucharest City Centre

    • Peakture Hotel

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Old Town, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and The Revolution Square Fountain are must-visits when exploring Bucharest.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among the biggest draws.

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