What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn

Which airlines fly to Cologne?

Lufthansa, Condor and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cologne from South Africa according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cologne. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cologne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Cologne?

The flight from South Africa to Cologne depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne (the most popular airport in Cologne), then the flight time is 18h 10m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne, then the average flight time is 23h.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R6 702 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Cologne in 2026/27

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16:35 - 18:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R12 155Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

17:20 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 10m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 - 12:05CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R12 691Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

17:20 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 10m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R12 707Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 6

17:20 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 12:05CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R12 967Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

8:45 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:10 - 6:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 038Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

8:45 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:10 - 6:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 054Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

8:45 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:10 - 6:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 427Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

17:00 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Gatwick

21:40 - 4:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R15 109Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 18

17:00 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Gatwick

21:40 - 4:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R15 206Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 18

22:20 - 22:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted

21:40 - 4:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R15 677Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 18

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Cologne

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

CGN18:15Cologne Köln/Bonn

Oct 25

CGN11:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 155

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

CGN10:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 17

CGN11:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R12 691

Turkish Airlines

Nov 15

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

CGN10:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 6

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 707

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Cologne

Our best Lufthansa deals on South Africa to Cologne flight tickets

Lufthansa

Sept 28

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

CGN7:45Cologne Köln/Bonn

Oct 19

CGN20:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 038

Lufthansa

Sept 28

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

CGN7:45Cologne Köln/Bonn

Oct 19

CGN20:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 054

Lufthansa

Sept 28

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

CGN7:45Cologne Köln/Bonn

Oct 19

CGN20:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 427

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CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

16:35-18:15

1 stop25h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 25/10

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R12 155

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CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

17:20-10:30

1 stop18h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 17/11

11:30-12:05

1 stop23h 35m

R12 691

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

17:20-10:30

1 stop18h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 6/12

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R12 707

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

17:20-17:10

1 stop24h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

18:10-12:05

1 stop16h 55m

R12 967

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

8:45-7:45

1 stop23h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 19/10

20:10-6:40

1 stop34h 30m

R14 038

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

8:45-7:45

1 stop23h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 19/10

20:10-6:40

1 stop34h 30m

R14 054

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

8:45-7:45

1 stop23h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 19/10

20:10-6:40

1 stop34h 30m

R14 427

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-18:20

2 stops25h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 18/10

21:40-4:00

2 stops30h 20m

R15 109

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-18:20

2 stops25h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 18/10

21:40-4:00

2 stops30h 20m

R15 206

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

22:20-22:40

2 stops24h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 18/10

21:40-4:00

2 stops30h 20m

R15 677

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cologne?

The cheapest month to fly to Cologne from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 506, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Cologne in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Cologne during November average around R12 334.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Cologne flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Cologne flight.

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Best price found	R6 702
Fastest flight time	16h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cologne from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 702. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Cologne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 155.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Cologne takes 16h 50m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Cologne. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Cologne.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Cologne

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Cologne

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 125	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 219 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 469 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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