Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Florence and Cologne are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FLR to CGN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between FLR and CGN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
Currently, AED 253 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Florence Airport to Cologne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 695. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLR to CGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLR to CGN.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Florence Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Florence Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Florence. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FLR? If you're boarding an early flight from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
If you're arriving on a late Florence Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Pick up a Cologne Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
From Cologne Airport, Cologne is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Florence Airport to Cologne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to CGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometers north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you're looking to explore another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 354 kilometers north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.