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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 and lands at 7:53
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 23:03.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

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

A direct flight from Rome to Cologne takes 2h 03m, covering 1.732 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 Rome to Cologne range from 141 € to 285 €, with an average of 208 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 141 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the 208 € route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 100 € return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with 210 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Rome to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 33 €, which is 72% 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 Rome to Cologne may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Flights usually arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 77% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Rome to Cologne. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 155 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 284 €, a difference of 129 €.

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

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

• Ryanair
• Eurowings

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 24m, compared to 8h 06m via London Stansted (STN) and 9h 11m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

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 Rome to Cologne flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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