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

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 and lands at 11:15
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 23:15.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Budapest to Cologne takes 1h 50m, covering 1.542 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 Budapest to Cologne range from 134 € to 241 €, with an average of 206 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 134 € counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 126 € return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with 204 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 26 €–75 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from Budapest to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 49 €, which is 53% 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 Budapest to Cologne usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Connecting flights from Budapest to Cologne most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Budapest to Cologne. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 142 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 246 €, a difference of 104 €.

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 Eurowings operates flights between Budapest and Cologne.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 46m, compared to 12h via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

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.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Cologne flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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