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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 and lands at 11:00
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 16:30.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Birmingham to Cologne.

A direct flight from Birmingham to Cologne takes 1h 30m, covering 1.025 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Birmingham to Cologne range from 183 € to 248 €, with an average of 212 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 183 € counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 137 € return via Dublin (DUB), compared with 216 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 35 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 71 €, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Birmingham to Cologne usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

One-stop flights from Birmingham to Cologne most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Birmingham to Cologne. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 201 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 252 €, a difference of 51 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jet2 operates flights between Birmingham and Cologne.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 9h 02m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 10h 21m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Musical Dome, and Heumarkt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.