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 15m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne, then the average flight time is 23h 20m.

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 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cologne. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Cologne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 November 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.

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17:15 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R13 725Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

17:15 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R14 340Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

14:00 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R14 656Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

18:50 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

11:30 - 19:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m2 stops Istanbul Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R14 922Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

23:35 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 10m2 stops Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Vienna Intl

7:00 - 21:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 50m2 stops Vienna Intl Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R15 937Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

9:30 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:00 - 21:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 50m2 stops Vienna Intl Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

R16 436Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

18:25 - 23:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

0:55 - 6:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 118Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18

9:30 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 7:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R18 000Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

9:30 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 7:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R19 364Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14

19:45 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

18h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:10 - 9:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

R19 497Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21

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0:20 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 22:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R12 011Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

0:55 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R13 957Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

0:55 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R14 041Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

0:20 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

35h 10m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 22:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R14 091Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

19:55 - 22:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Zurich

11:00 - 13:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R15 455Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

11:10 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 20m2 stops Cape Town Intl Istanbul

11:30 - 22:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R15 704Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

18:25 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R16 702Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

18:25 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R16 719Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

18:30 - 23:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted

6:20 - 16:45CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m2 stops London Stansted Dubai Intl

R16 819Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

0:20 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 55m1 stop Istanbul

11:00 - 13:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 285Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Cologne

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 8

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

CGN17:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 14

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 15m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 011

Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

CGN10:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

Feb 15

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 725

Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

CGN17:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 15

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 957

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Cologne

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Lufthansa

Nov 15

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

CGN8:35Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 19

CGN9:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 20m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

R18 000

Lufthansa

Dec 9

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

CGN8:35Cologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 14

CGN9:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 20m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

R19 364

Lufthansa

Dec 14

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

CGN8:35Cologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 21

CGN13:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 946

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

17:15-10:30

1 stop18h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 15/2

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R13 725

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

17:15-10:30

1 stop18h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 15/2

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R14 340

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops21h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 15/2

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R14 656

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-10:30

1 stop16h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

11:30-19:00

2 stops30h 30m

R14 922

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

23:35-21:45

2 stops23h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 19/11

7:00-21:50

2 stops37h 50m

R15 937

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 19/11

7:00-21:50

2 stops37h 50m

R16 436

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

18:25-23:15

3 stops29h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 18/11

0:55-6:25

3 stops28h 30m

R17 118

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 19/11

9:20-7:40

1 stop21h 20m

R18 000

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 14/12

9:20-7:40

1 stop21h 20m

R19 364

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JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:45-12:50

2 stops18h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 21/12

13:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R19 497

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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 R12 261, 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 676.

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Best price found	R13 725
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best flight deal from South Africa to Cologne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 725

The fastest flight from South Africa to Cologne takes 18h 15m

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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 November 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 354	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 299 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 463 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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