£55 Cheap Flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Cologne (CGN)

Q: How much are return flights from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Cologne is £55. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Milan Malpensa to Cologne.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

ITA Airways, Eurowings and Smart Wings fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Cologne.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

As of June 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Milan Malpensa to Cologne.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Cologne is usually September.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport on Thursday, 11 September 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Cologne?

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Q: 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.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne with?

Currently, Eurowings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cologne.

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Flight deals from Milan Malpensa to Cologne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan Malpensa to Cologne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cologne.£55 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £55, select.

Cologne.£59 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.

Cologne.£61 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.

Cologne.£66 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.

Cologne.£67 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Cologne.£67 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Cologne.£67 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Cologne.£77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Cologne.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departs from Cologne on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport

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Most expensive month:January

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Milan Malpensa to Cologne: Alternative routes

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

Milan to Cologne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£55
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airline	ITA Airways
Average flights per week	10

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Cologne: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

How long does it take to fly from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

Which airlines fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

How many flights are there a week from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milan Malpensa to Cologne?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport on?

Can I get a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne Airport?

How can I find the best flight deal to Cologne?

When is the best time to book flights to Cologne?

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cologne with?

Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Milan and Cologne share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MXP to CGN start at 08:20 — the first with Eurowings. The last departure is at 21:15 with Eurowings. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MXP to CGN flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Eurowings has direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Eurowings.
With 66.67% of its services landing as planned, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering MXP to CGN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MXP and CGN:
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport
- Zurich Airport
- Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is £24. A round-trip ticket right now is £55. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MXP to CGN by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is around 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Consider staying in a hotel near CGN if you're catching a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks before you set off.

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.

When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

July is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to CGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Germany

Cologne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. Around 300 miles north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 220 miles north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.