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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 and lands at 7:50
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 23:25.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Manchester to Cologne takes 1h 35m, covering 1.124 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 Manchester to Cologne range from 87 € to 184 €, with an average of 131 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 87 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the 131 € route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 127 € return, compared with 138 € via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 23 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Cologne flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 28 €, which is 56% 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 Manchester to Cologne usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 79% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Manchester to Cologne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 93 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 167 €, a difference of 74 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 41m, compared to 4h 42m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 8h 44m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

Cologne is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Manchester to Cologne flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

If you’re travelling from Manchester Airport on business, then you can use the business facilities in the terminal. Concorde Conference Centre, which is located at Runway Visitors Park, next to the airport, offers conference and meeting rooms for you to use.

It’s easy to travel from Cologne Airport to the city centre, with there being a good transport network in place. One of the best options for budget travellers is to take the S19 train from the airport to Cologne Central Station. This takes around 14min and departs roughly every 20min from early in the morning to late at night. Alternatively, should you want to be taken directly to your hotel, you can get a taxi from outside the arrivals hall; this takes around 17min depending on traffic.

If you have an early flight to catch, you can use a hotel at the airport before you fly. For instance, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport is only a short walk from the terminal, and you can request a wake-up call to ensure you don’t sleep in.

When you’re flying from Manchester Airport to Cologne, you can exchange your pound sterling for euro ahead of take-off. Travelex Foreign Exchange has bureaus in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, so you’ll be able to get all the local currency you need.