Germany →Cheap Cologne City Breaks
We found Cologne city breaks from £37 in flights: 7 nights from Manchester. 6 airports in the UK and Ireland fly there direct. It also pairs with Tirana, Milan and Alicante on a multi-city trip.
- Flights from£37*
- UK & Irish airports6
- Flight time1h 15m
- Cheapest monthJanuary
Fly to Cologne from Your Airport
Every UK and Irish airport with a direct flight, cheapest first. Pick yours to see its trips.
Trips to Cologne We Found
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🏙️ City Break£377 nights in January 2027✈️ From ManchesterUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips - 🏙️ City Break£372 nights in January 2027✈️ From London StanstedUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
- 🏙️ City Break£384 nights in January 2027✈️ From DublinUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
🗺️ Multi-City£46
4 nights in December 2026✈️ From Dublin, visiting Tirana and CologneUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips 
🗺️ Multi-City£51
2 nights in January 2027✈️ From London Stansted, visiting Milan and CologneUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips - 🗺️ Multi-City£723 nights in December 2026✈️ From London Gatwick, visiting Cologne and TiranaUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
When Is It Cheapest to Fly to Cologne?
The cheapest one-city trip we found leaving in each month.
- Nov 2026from £56
- Dec 2026from £45
- Jan 2027✅ Cheapestfrom £37
- Feb 2027from £41
- Mar 2027from £46
Pair Cologne with Another City
On a multi-city trip you fly on to the next city instead of flying home in between. Pick a city to see the trip on the map.
Cologne + TiranaFrom Dublin, 4 nights in all
Cologne and Tirana →Extreme Day Trips from Cologne
While you are staying in Cologne: fly out in the morning and back the same evening, with 8 hours or more on the ground. Pick one to find Cologne trips that include it.
What to Do in Cologne
- Crane your neck at the twin Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral
- Linger on the Deutz bank as the old town glows across the Rhine at dusk
- Sip Kölsch from slender glasses in an old brewery tavern
- Cross the Hohenzollern Bridge, hung with thousands of lovers' locks
- Climb the 533 steps of the south tower for the Rhine far below
How Many Days Do You Need in Cologne?
Two days is enough for a first visit to Cologne. The cheapest 2-night trip we found was £37, from London Stansted. You choose how many nights when you search.
Find Cologne trips of 2 nights →Two nights beneath the cathedral spires of Cologne.
Cologne City Breaks: Questions
- How Much Is a City Break to Cologne from the UK?
- The cheapest we found was £37 per person in flights for 7 nights, leaving Manchester. Fares move, so search for the latest. Prices are for flights only; where you stay is up to you.
- Which Airports Fly to Cologne?
- Manchester, London Stansted, Dublin, London Gatwick, Edinburgh and London Heathrow, all with direct flights.
- How Many Days Do You Need in Cologne?
- Two days is enough for a first visit to Cologne. The cheapest 2-night trip we found was £37, from London Stansted. You choose how many nights when you search.
- How Long Is the Flight from the UK to Cologne?
- Between 1h 15m and 1h 50m direct, depending on the airport you fly from.
- Which Airlines Fly from the UK to Cologne?
- For the trips we show: British Airways, Eurowings, Jet2.com and Ryanair, direct from the UK and Ireland.
- What Is the Cheapest Month to Fly to Cologne?
- January 2027 is the cheapest of the months we have trips for, with one-city trips from £37 in flights when we last looked.
- Can I Visit Cologne and Another City on One Trip?
- Yes. Cologne pairs with Tirana, Milan, Alicante, Faro and Tenerife on a multi-city trip: you fly on to the next city instead of flying home in between. You book each flight directly with the airline.
- What Day Trips by Air Can I Take from Cologne?
- While staying in Cologne you can fly out and back the same day to Sofia, Barcelona and Vienna, with 8 hours or more on the ground.
- How Do I Book a Trip to Cologne?
- Search for the trip, then use the links on it to book each flight directly with the airline. We find the trips and the cheapest flight combinations; we are not a travel agent.
- Can I See These Trips for Free?
- Yes, every trip leaving in the next 14 days, with no account needed. Trips further ahead are unlocked for Premium members, who see every trip about six months ahead.
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