Traveling from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Cologne Bonn Airport is located in Cologne. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to CGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Houston to CGN with a stopover. To explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IAH and CGN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
IAH is around 27 kilometers from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Houston to CGN flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81.06% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Reserve a hotel near CGN if you have a late flight from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Cologne. How long it'll take to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
AED 1,079 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport. A return flight starts from AED 2,435. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to CGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Cologne. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Houston to CGN flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cologne
Start your Cologne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cologne Bonn Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Cologne Christmas Markets and Cologne Cathedral are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Cologne to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Carnival in Cologne.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 274 kilometers south-east of Cologne, a visit to Stuttgart will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
Around 274 kilometers north-east of Cologne, Bremen is another favorite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theater Bremen.
