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Only Jet2 operates flights between Bristol and Cologne.

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

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

• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 138 € return via Dublin (DUB), compared with 248 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 42 €–76 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections

Berlin Brandenburg (BER) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Bristol to Cologne route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Sunday is the cheapest day at 190 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 388 € – a 198 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Köln Hauptbahnhof, Lanxess Arena, and Kölner Dom. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 14:20
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 16:30.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

A direct flight from Bristol to Cologne takes 1h 30m, covering 1.110 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.

One-way fares from Bristol to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 84 €, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 00m, compared to 5h 14m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) and 6h 02m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Return flights from Bristol to Cologne range from 180 € to 307 €, with an average of 249 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 180 € counts as a good deal.