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Among airlines operating Cologne to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Cologne and Dublin.

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

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 109 € return, compared with 169 € via a stopover through London Stansted (STN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 22 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 50% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Manchester (MAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 6% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Cologne to Dublin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 108 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 163 €, a difference of 55 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, The Convention Centre Dublin, and Vicar Street. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 and lands at 11:39
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 1:54.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of 124 €. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cologne to Dublin takes 1h 59m, covering 1.536 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 Cologne to Dublin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 89 €, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 00m, compared to 5h 24m via Manchester (MAN) and 5h 51m via London Stansted (STN).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Cologne (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from Cologne to Dublin range from 78 € to 177 €, with an average of 124 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 78 € counts as a good deal.