Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne is ten hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to CGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the SYD to CGN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
At the moment, £384 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £742. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to CGN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you want to visit Cologne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD 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
You've done Cologne, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 300 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 220 miles north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
