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 Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne (the most popular airport in Cologne), then the flight time is 15h 30m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne, then the average flight time is 16h 50m.

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers 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 33% 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 October 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.

R7 942 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Cologne in 2026/27

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0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R11 497Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R11 530Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13

16:35 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R11 912Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

19:55 - 8:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:20 - 9:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 344Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

16:35 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

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

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R12 411Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

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

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

20:20 - 9:55CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 893Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

18:50 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 45m3 stops Istanbul Stockholm Arlanda Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 - 11:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Istanbul

R13 308Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

9:55 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

23h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

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

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R14 305Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

20:25 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

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

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R14 554Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13

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

24h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:10 - 7:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R16 564Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Cologne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Cologne flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

CGN10:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 13

CGN11:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 497

Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

CGN10:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 13

CGN11:30Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 530

Turkish Airlines

Oct 19

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

CGN9:25Cologne Köln/Bonn

Oct 25

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 912

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Cologne

Our best Lufthansa deals on South Africa to Cologne flight tickets

Lufthansa

Nov 16

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

CGN8:35Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 23

CGN20:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 344

Lufthansa

Nov 16

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m

2 stops

CGN12:50Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 23

CGN20:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 893

Lufthansa

Nov 16

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m

2 stops

CGN12:50Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 23

CGN13:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

26h 05m

2 stops

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 723

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Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

0:55-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 13/11

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R11 497

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

0:55-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 13/11

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R11 530

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 25/10

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R11 912

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

20:20-9:55

1 stop12h 35m

R12 344

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 25/10

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R12 411

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

19:45-12:50

2 stops18h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

20:20-9:55

1 stop12h 35m

R12 893

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

18:50-19:35

3 stops25h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 23/11

6:40-11:00

2 stops27h 20m

R13 308

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

9:55-9:25

2 stops23h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 25/10

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R14 305

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

20:25-17:10

2 stops21h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 13/11

11:30-23:00

1 stop34h 30m

R14 554

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 21/11

13:10-7:40

1 stop17h 30m

R16 564

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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 780, 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 826.

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	R7 942
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cologne from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 942. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Cologne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 497.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Cologne takes 15h 30m

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 October 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
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 707	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 452 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R11 911	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 256 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights

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