Travelling from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Explore your options for leaving Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Approximately 1 hour 26 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 06:40. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from MXP to CGN is with Ryanair at 22:25.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Milan to CGN.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Take off and land with no stops from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport with Eurowings. This top carrier offers services from MXP.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Milan to CGN departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? You can book a direct flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) out of this busy hub.
Ryanair has direct flights from Milan to CGN leaving from BGY. Book your favourite aisle seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 58 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to CGN, take things easy in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Cologne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$26 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport. Return flights start from $52. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To score flight tickets from Milan to CGN, book your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport if you plan your break for July. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Cologne, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Milan to CGN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are leading attractions which should be on every Cologne itinerary.
Complete your Cologne trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Milan to Cologne Bonn Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Cologne and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.