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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Cologne 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 London Gatwick Airport and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Eurowings
• Jet2

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

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 London Gatwick Airport to Cologne:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 204 € return, compared with 424 € via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 18 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cologne pass through Zurich (ZRH), 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 26% on the London Gatwick Airport to Cologne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 179 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 241 €, a difference of 61 €. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cologne route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Cologne 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 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 and lands at 8:50
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 22:10.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of 203 €. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cologne takes 1h 20m, 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 107 € to 838 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 60 €, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Eurowings is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Cologne flights. 76% 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.

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (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 London Gatwick Airport to Cologne range from 168 € to 261 €, with an average of 203 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 168 € counts as a good deal.