Flights to Cologne-Bonn
Life at the Big River: Cologne-Bonn
With its history of 2000 years, Cologne-Bonn is highlighted as the biggest city of North Rhine-Westphalia. Associated with the Rhine River located at the center of the city, Cologne is known as a lively, cheerful, cosmopolite city. It should be on every holiday list with its offerings for everyone, from culture to art and night life. Explore Corendon Airlines' affordable and flexible Cologne flights and book your flight to this magical city right away.
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Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Its residents can look back on almost 2000 years of crucial city history. Kölle, as the locals lovingly call their town, is the largest city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia with over a million inhabitants. The city is best known for its Gothic cathedral, the tasty beer from the regional breweries and the many lively pubs in the old town. Search Corendon Airlines for the most suitable flights to Cologne now and discover this beautiful city.
Cologne-Bonn Cuisine
Halve Hahn
Halve Hahn is a famous, local sandwich, consists of a thick slice of gouda cheese, pickles, raw onion. It is mostly made with rye bread and served with mushroom. It is among the classics of Rhien region in Germany and can be found in most of the bars and restaurants in Cologne.
Himmel und Erde
It is a traditional dish popular especially in the regions of Rhineland and Westphalia. It is consists of black pudding, fried onions and mashed potatoes with apple sauce. It should be on your list while coming to Cologne-Bonn.
Sauerbraten
One of the popular dishes of German cuisine is Sauerbraten. If dressed with sweeteners such as apple or turnip greens, a Sauerbraten becomes a Rhenish Sauerbraten. It is basically a meat dish in which the meat is marinated for several days. Before cooking, the raw meat is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, wine, herbs and spices for 3 to 10 days. A very different kinds of meat can be used from beef to lamd or pork.
Cologne-Bonn Culture
Chocolate Museum
With over 650,000 visitors each year, the Chocolate Museum directly at the Rhine is the most visited museum in Cologne and is one of the ten most visited museums in Germany. Some feel like they are in a land of milk and honey in the Chocolate Museum: there is a big fountain in the large glass dome of the Chocolate Museum, from which only chocolate gushes.
Cologne Cathedral
With its two 157 m high towers, Cologne Cathedral is the city's landmark and Germany's most prominent architectural monument. Also worth seeing is the interior of the cathedral, including the Three Kings' Shrine.
Old Town
Located right at the Rhine, the Old Town of Cologne is charmed by its unusual atmosphere. Visitors should expect a rare blend of restaurants, stores, breweries, and squares, with a historical flair, embedded between old houses and narrow alleys. Take time to enjoy a tour through the historical Old Town with an expert guide whilst walking in the footsteps of the after-war period.
Cologne-Bonn Nature
Arboretum
The Arboretum is particularly famous for its Japanese section, offering many different types of plants and flowers ornamented in a “garden monument.” Some of the visitor-friendly ones include the Volksgarten, the Hiroshima-Nagasaki (aka Aachener-Weiher), and the Stadtgarten.
River Rhine
Cologne can’t offer you a natural sandy beach but generally a visit to Cologne must include a boat trip on the Rhine which can offer you the same happiness as a beach. Boat trips along the Rhine will give you a view of Cologne's Old Town and travel further south to the towns of Rodenkirchen or Porz or north to Mülheim. Enjoy the sparkling sights of Cologne lit up at night from the deck of a Rhine River cruise boat. You can easily reach any one of these tourist-packed destinations by searching Corendon Airlines' cheap flights to Cologne.
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Cities With Direct Flights to Cologne
Cologne, the city at the river Rhine can be reached by major Turkish airports, i.e. Ankara, Antalya, Alanya, Dalaman, Kayseri, Izmir, Bodrum, Gaziantep, Adana, Eskibekir, Diyarbakir, Trabzon and Zonguldak. But also, tourist destinations in Spain, like Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife from the Canary Islands Corendon Airlines offer direct flights. During the summer holiday season Corendon Airlines offers its flights to the holidaymaker to these beautiful islands. Mallorca is also a very important holiday destination that Corendon Airlines has in its schedule during the summer season. Hurghada and Sharm el Sheik, two beautiful holiday destinations in Egypt are also connected directly with Cologne-Bonn. Last but not least the Greek islands of Crete and also Rhodes are offered to the sunseeker.
| Destination Airport: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | |
|---|---|
| Hurghada - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 5:20 hours |
| Heraklion - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 3:20 hours |
| Rhodos - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 3:30 hours |
| Palma de Mallorca - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 2:15 hours |
| Adana - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 4:05 hours |
| Antalya - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 3:50 hours |
| Ankara - Cologne Bonn flight duration | 3:50 hours |
Cheap Flight Tickets to Cologne
You will find the best and cheapest fares to your holiday destination Cologne with Corendon Airlines via our website or mobile app. The earlier you book your flights and organise your travel arrangements for Cologne the more you can secure a great stay. Make sure you also reserve the seat that is most convenient to you to make your journey unforgettable. You might also consider booking a delicious inflight meal and if required additional baggage. All for an affordable price.
Accommodation in Cologne
Cologne can offer you 300 hotels with a total of 31.000 beds (996 hotels including the nearby towns). From the cheap hostel to a luxury accommodation – you have many options to make your stay in Cologne affordable and memorable. For the leisure traveller searching for less expensive accommodation the city can also offer hostels, youth hostels, apartments and university dorms for students. On average, an accommodation in Cologne costs £66per night. Cologne can offer many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Hilton Cologne. For other potential stays, consider Cologne Marriott Hotel and Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln, which can also be great places to stay.
Airport and Transportation
Cologne-Bonn airport is the gateway to the cities Cologne and Bonn. The best way to get to the city centre of Cologne is by S-Bahn or the Regional Express. Both of them take you straight from Cologne Airport to Cologne Main Station, cost only €3 each way (or nothing if you have a Cologne Card!) and just take 11 to 15 minutes to get you to Cologne City. In addition, transportation is also offered by regular shuttle buses or taxi.
Cologne Cuisine
Halve Hahn is a famous, local sandwich, consists of a thick slice of gouda cheese, pickles, raw onion. It is mostly made with rye bread and served with mushroom. It is among the classics of Rhien region in Germany and can be found in most of the bars and restaurants in Cologne. Himmel und Erde is another traditional dish popular especially in the regions of Rhineland and Westphalia. It consists of black pudding, fried onions, and mashed potatoes with apple sauce. It should be on your list while coming to Cologne-Bonn. One of the other popular dishes of German cuisine is Sauerbraten. If dressed with sweeteners such as apple or turnip greens, a Sauerbraten becomes a Rhenish Sauerbraten. It is basically a meat dish in which the meat is marinated for several days. Before cooking, the raw meat is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, wine, herbs and spices for 3 to 10 days. A very different kinds of meat can be used from beef to lamb or pork. To experience this magical city for yourself, make sure to book the next flight to Cologne from Corendon Airlines and start your journey.
Cologne Weather
Cologne is a year-round destination with rather warm summers and comparatively mild winters – cold weather and frost are rare over a longer period. Rain falls throughout the year, with much of Cologne experiencing its maximum rainfall over the high summer months.Cologne’s summer is relatively warm with average temperatures of 23°-26°C.
- Dec 8, Fri 3 Overcast Clouds
- Dec 9, Sat 9 Broken Clouds
- Dec 10, Sun 10 Overcast Clouds
- Dec 11, Mon 13 Light Rain
- Dec 12, Tue 10 Light Rain
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