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Among airlines operating Cologne to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Eurowings: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cologne and London Gatwick Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Eurowings
• Jet2

Flights from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

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
• 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 192 € return, compared with 214 € via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–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 and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport pass through Dublin (DUB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Cologne to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 170 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 208 €, a difference of 38 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cologne to London Gatwick Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Paddington Station, Waterloo, and Tower Bridge. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 8:13
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 21:08.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of 193 €. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport takes 1h 18m, covering 825 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 100 € to 987 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 50 €, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Eurowings is the only airline operating Cologne to London Gatwick Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 7 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Cologne to London Gatwick Airport range from 158 € to 244 €, with an average of 193 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 158 € counts as a good deal.