Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Cologne?

Flights from Raleigh to Cologne usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Raleigh to Cologne. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at 519 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 969 €, a difference of 449 €. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cologne?

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.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Cologne?

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.

Have flight prices from Raleigh to Cologne changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 705 € to 6.731 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cologne?

Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 43 € for economy cars. Top options include: • Flex To Go • Wheego • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Sixt

How much is a return flight from Raleigh to Cologne?

Return flights from Raleigh to Cologne typically range from 519 € to 968 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 705 € on Lufthansa.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Cologne?

Lufthansa (705 €) and Air Canada (710 €) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Raleigh to Cologne according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Wed, 3. Feb - Fri, 12. Feb

14:50 - 12:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 00m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 21:51CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

705 €Lufthansa

Sun, 7. Feb - Wed, 10. Feb

13:20 - 12:25RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 20:33CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

710 €Air Canada

Sat, 26. Dec - Sun, 10. Jan

20:03 - 16:55RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

38h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 17:21CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

38h 01m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark

843 €United Airlines

Fri, 29. Jan - Thu, 4. Feb

14:50 - 8:35RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

35h 45m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:20 - 21:51CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

862 €Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec

14:45 - 12:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:10 - 23:44CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

16h 34m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

917 €Lufthansa

Fri, 29. Jan - Thu, 4. Feb

13:20 - 18:05RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

22h 45m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main Milan Linate

20:20 - 18:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 15m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

1.011 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec

13:20 - 12:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 20:33CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1.038 €Air Canada

Mon, 7. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec

13:20 - 12:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 20:33CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1.039 €Air Canada

Fri, 29. Jan - Thu, 4. Feb

13:20 - 18:05RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

22h 45m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main Milan Linate

20:20 - 19:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Dublin

1.113 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec

15:02 - 9:40RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

6:50 - 23:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 00m3 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

1.258 €United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Cologne

Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov

11:24 - 12:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 26m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:20 - 21:51CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

919 €Lufthansa

Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov

8:50 - 16:55RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

26h 05m3 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 21:19CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 59m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark

920 €United Airlines

Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov

20:00 - 16:55RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:50 - 20:33CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 43m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

943 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov

13:20 - 16:55RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 35m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Milan Malpensa Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:20 - 20:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 15m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Milan Malpensa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1.071 €Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov

20:00 - 16:55RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

14h 55m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 18:59CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

15h 39m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1.093 €United Airlines

Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov

20:30 - 22:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

20h 20m1 stop Dublin

10:00 - 18:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 35m2 stops Manchester Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

1.186 €Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov

10:06 - 22:50RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 44m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Cleveland Hopkins Intl Dublin

7:40 - 16:19CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

38h 39m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Miami Denver Intl

1.246 €Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov

19:35 - 22:35RDU Raleigh-Durham-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 00m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Alicante

9:40 - 19:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-RDU Raleigh-Durham

15h 20m1 stop Dublin

1.381 €Multiple Airlines

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Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Cologne?
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.
Have flight prices from Raleigh to Cologne changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 705 € to 6.731 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
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 43 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Cologne?
Flights from Raleigh to Cologne usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Cologne?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Raleigh to Cologne. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at 519 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 969 €, a difference of 449 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cologne?
Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cologne?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average 519 €, which is about 449 € less than Tuesday fares (46% savings) 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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