Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
You can choose from ten weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Eurowings operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your ALC to CGN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Cologne (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular airline has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Eurowings on this route.
With a reliable 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier for ALC to CGN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALC and CGN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Zurich Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$61 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. A return flight starts from $139. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to CGN, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALC to CGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that take off from Alicante-Elche Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Travel at your own speed with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cologne and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cologne. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.