Find Cheap Flights from Cologne to Hamburg (CGN - HAM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cologne to Hamburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$347	Eurowings, Lufthansa 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cologne to Hamburg is currently $347
Cheapest one-way flight	$169	Eurowings, Lufthansa 1 stop 5 hr Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Cologne to Hamburg is currently $169
Last-minute weekend getaway	$519	British Airways 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cologne to Hamburg is currently $519
Cheapest business class flights	$639	Eurowings 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cologne to Hamburg is currently $639

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cologne to Hamburg takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Hamburg is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $300–455
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $415–550

Popular airlines from Cologne to Hamburg

Lufthansa

from $418

Typical price: $560–730

124 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every day
Eurowings

from $399

Typical price: $370–590

98 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every day
Pegasus

21 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every day
Turkish Airlines

21 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every day
British Airways

from $633

Typical price: $450–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every day
Austrian

from $4,909

Typical price: $4,700–6,800

19 weekly connecting flights

CGN - HAM Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Germany 24 min 9 mi
Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf Germany 55 min 25 mi
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt am Main Germany 2 hr 8 min 94 mi
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Netherlands 3 hr 133 mi

Popular airports near Hamburg

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Hamburg Germany 28 min 6 mi
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Germany 3 hr 21 min 167 mi
Hannover Airport (HAJ)

Hanover Germany 1 hr 38 min 76 mi
Bremen Airport (BRE)

Bremen Germany 1 hr 25 min 60 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cologne to Hamburg

The cheapest flights from Cologne to Hamburg are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $300 to $455.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cologne to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Eurowings, Lufthansa from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings, Lufthansa from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $418, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $399, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $633, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 27.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $4,909, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cologne to Hamburg starts at $347 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $169 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Cologne to Hamburg.

Peak travel months are Apr–Aug, plus Oct and Dec. With high precipitation rates year-round, summer (Jun–Aug) can be sunny, foggy or rainy. Winter (Dec–Feb) can be snowy. Key events are the Hamburg Port Anniversary (May), the Alster Fair (late summer), the Reeperbahn Music Festival (Sep) and the Christmas Markets (Nov–Dec). Hamburg’s traditional, early-morning fish market attracts crowds with local food and jazz music year-round.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cologne to Hamburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cologne to Hamburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cologne to Hamburg.

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 124 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cologne to Hamburg are:

Eurowings offers 98 connecting flights per week. Eurowings flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Pegasus offers 21 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Austrian offers 19 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cologne and Hamburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cologne to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Eurowings, Lufthansa from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings, Lufthansa from $169.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $418, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $399, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $633, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 27.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Cologne to Hamburg is $4,909, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.

No airline flies direct from Cologne to Hamburg.

There are 124 Lufthansa connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 98 Eurowings connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pegasus connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Austrian connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cologne and Hamburg at price $519 is offered by British Airways from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.

No airline flies direct from Cologne to Hamburg.

There are 124 Lufthansa connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 98 Eurowings connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pegasus connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Austrian connecting flights from Cologne to Hamburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Hamburg.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cologne to Hamburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cologne and Hamburg start at $639 from Thu, Apr 9 to Thu, Apr 16 with Eurowings.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cologne and Hamburg start at $347 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Cologne to Hamburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cologne and Hamburg starts at $519 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with British Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cologne and Hamburg at price $519 is offered by British Airways from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cologne to Hamburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.