Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $476
SunExpress 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is currently $476
Cheapest one-way flight $275
Eurowings, SWISS 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is currently $275
Last-minute weekend getaway $640
SunExpress 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is currently $640
Cheapest business class flights $4,426
Eurowings, Lufthansa 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is currently $4,426
Fastest flight 2 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne takes 2 hr 40 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 Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $400–520
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $460–590

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

  • Lufthansa
    from $517
    Typical price: $475–3,350
    51 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • Austrian
    from $4,618
    Typical price: $4,850–5,200
    41 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • SunExpress
    from $476
    Typical price: $495–840
    28 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every day
  • KLM
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every day
  • Pegasus
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CGN Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 mi

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 1 min 133 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $400 to $520.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne recently found on Google Flights was with SunExpress from $476. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings, SWISS from $275.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $517, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $4,618, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest SunExpress flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $476, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne starts at $476 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $275 and departs on Fri, May 29.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Travelers visiting Cologne in the summer (Jun–Aug) will find warm weather. Other common times to visit are during Street Carnival (week before Ash Wednesday), which features colorful parades and masquerade shows, and Nov–Dec, when festive, open-air Christmas markets are set up around the city. Nov–Mar is cold.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
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 Frankfurt am Main to Cologne 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 Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 51 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne are:
  • Austrian offers 41 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .
  • SunExpress offers 28 connecting flights per week. SunExpress flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .
  • Pegasus offers 21 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne recently found on Google Flights was with SunExpress from $476. The cheapest one-way flight was with Eurowings, SWISS from $275.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $517, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $4,618, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest SunExpress flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $476, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
No airline flies direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
  • There are 51 Lufthansa connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 41 Austrian connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 28 SunExpress connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 KLM connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Pegasus connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne at price $640 is offered by SunExpress from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
No airline flies direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
  • There are 51 Lufthansa connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 41 Austrian connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 28 SunExpress connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 KLM connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Pegasus connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, 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 Frankfurt am Main and Cologne start at $4,426 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Eurowings, Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne start at $476 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15.
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, 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 Frankfurt am Main and Cologne starts at $640 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with SunExpress.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne at price $640 is offered by SunExpress from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, 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.

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