Flights from Cologne Airport CGN to London Airport LGW
German Airways is the only airliner who offers flights between Cologne/bonn and London Gatwick. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 25 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
On arriving at London Gatwick please note the time difference, the time zone at London Gatwick is 0.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Cologne/bonn.
Travellers planning to fly from Cologne/bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Cologne/bonn Airport.
If you are renting a car at London Gatwick Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to London Gatwick Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Cologne/bonn Airport:
- Private Transfers to Cologne/bonn Airport
- Buses to Cologne/bonn Airport
- Taxis to Cologne/bonn Airport
- Train Services to/near Cologne/bonn Airport
Ensure your arrival at London Gatwick Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at London Gatwick Airport
- Buses from London Gatwick Airport
- Taxis from London Gatwick Airport
- Train services at or near London Gatwick Airport
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Cologne/bonn to London Gatwick, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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German Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
German Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 11:00 and 11:00.
To book your flight you can visit German Airways on their website www.google.com/search?q=German Airways. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Friday | 11:00
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to London Gatwick. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Amsterdam Schiphol to Gatwick | 0 | 1 Hour 5 Minutes | |
Dusseldorf to Gatwick | 0 | 1 Hour 23 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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