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Cheapest return flight
115 €
Typical prices: 232 €-434 €
Ryanair
Sat 6.10.Sat 6.10.
HAM - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
54 €
Typical prices: 161 €-336 €
Wizz Air
Sun 30.9.
HAM - CGN • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 31% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Stansted (STN)
Cheapest • Avg 118 € (return)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hamburg to Cologne (HAM-CGN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Hamburg to Cologne

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 6. Oct
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9:35 - 18:20HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
8h 45m1 stop London Stansted
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23:05 - 9:00CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
9h 55m1 stop London Stansted
115 €Ryanair
Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct
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10:25 - 19:30HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
9h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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21:30 - 11:00CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
13h 30m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Gdansk Rebiechowo
122 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7. Oct - Sun, 11. Oct
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10:25 - 19:30HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
9h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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22:25 - 8:25CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
10h 00m1 stop Tuzla Intl
124 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
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10:25 - 19:30HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
9h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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14:15 - 21:20CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
7h 05m1 stop London Stansted
125 €Ryanair
Mon, 5. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct
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21:20 - 11:10HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
13h 50m1 stop Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan
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23:50 - 9:30CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
9h 40m1 stop Dublin
127 €Ryanair
Tue, 6. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
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9:35 - 22:40HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
13h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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16:25 - 21:20CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
4h 55m1 stop London Stansted
128 €Ryanair
Tue, 6. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
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9:35 - 22:40HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
13h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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16:25 - 21:20CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
4h 55m1 stop London Stansted
134 €Ryanair
Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct
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10:25 - 19:30HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
9h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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10:55 - 20:50CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
9h 55m1 stop Manchester
134 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
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9:35 - 22:40HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
13h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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16:25 - 21:20CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
4h 55m1 stop London Stansted
139 €Ryanair
Wed, 7. Oct - Thu, 8. Oct
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16:25 - 23:20HAM  Hamburg-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn
6h 55m1 stop London Stansted
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14:15 - 21:20CGN  Cologne Köln/Bonn-HAM Hamburg
7h 05m1 stop London Stansted
140 €Ryanair
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hamburg to Cologne flights

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How much is a return flight from Hamburg to Cologne?

Return flights from Hamburg to Cologne start at 115 €. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from 232 € to 434 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 115 € on Ryanair.

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Key details for Hamburg to Cologne flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

54 €
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Hamburg to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hamburg to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Hamburg to Cologne flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hamburg to Cologne?

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

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hamburg to Cologne?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hamburg to Cologne pass through?

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

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 89% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 6% of one-stop connections
    • London Stansted (STN) – 6% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hamburg to Cologne?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the Hamburg to Cologne route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 263 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 535 €, a difference of 272 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cologne?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Hamburg to Cologne?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Hamburg to Cologne. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 49m and 8h 59m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hamburg to Cologne?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from Hamburg to Cologne looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hamburg to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 69 €, which is 69% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hamburg to Cologne?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 49m, compared to 6h 19m via London Stansted (STN) and 8h 59m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Which car hire options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hamburg to Cologne flight?

    Return flights from Hamburg to Cologne range from 232 € to 434 €, with an average of 337 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 232 € counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Hamburg to Cologne flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average 263 € – about 272 € less than Thursday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hamburg to Cologne trip for July. Fares historically average 232 € return in that month – typically 249 € less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
    - Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
    - Hotel Spiegel
    - Art Hotel Köln

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