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

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 16h 40m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Cologne, then the average flight time is 18h 15m.

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.

R9 181 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Cologne in 2026/27

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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 296Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 18

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 417Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 24

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 450Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 24

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

17h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 11:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R13 582Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 15

23:55 - 23:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

24h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

0:15 - 11:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 939Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29

20:00 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

26h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Rome Fiumicino

16:40 - 18:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 20m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Dubai Intl

R15 956Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

14:30 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

22h 55m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Munich Franz Josef Strauss

16:40 - 13:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 20m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R16 170Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

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

R16 203Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30

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

R16 368Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 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

R16 384Lufthansa

Sat, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 18

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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

Mar 12

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

CGN17:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mar 18

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 15m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 296

Turkish Airlines

Jan 19

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

CGN17:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

Jan 24

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 417

Turkish Airlines

Jan 19

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

CGN17:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

Jan 24

CGN18:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 50m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 450

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Cologne

Our best Lufthansa deals on South Africa to Cologne flight tickets

Lufthansa

Dec 23

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m

2 stops

CGN12:50Cologne Köln/Bonn

Dec 30

CGN13:10Cologne Köln/Bonn

19h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 203

Lufthansa

Nov 21

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

CGN8:35Cologne Köln/Bonn

Nov 25

CGN9:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

21h 20m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

R16 368

Lufthansa

Mar 13

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m

2 stops

CGN12:50Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mar 18

CGN20:20Cologne Köln/Bonn

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 384

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JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 18/3

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

R12 296

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:55-17:10

1 stop17h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 24/1

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R13 417

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

0:55-17:10

1 stop17h 15m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 24/1

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R13 450

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 15/2

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 582

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

23:55-23:15

2 stops24h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 29/12

0:15-11:25

3 stops34h 10m

R15 939

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

20:00-21:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 31/12

16:40-18:00

2 stops24h 20m

R15 956

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

14:30-12:25

3 stops22h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 31/12

16:40-13:00

2 stops19h 20m

R16 170

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:45-12:50

2 stops18h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 30/12

13:10-9:40

2 stops19h 30m

R16 203

Cape TownCologne

CPT Cape Town Intl - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

CPTCGN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 25/11

9:20-7:40

1 stop21h 20m

R16 368

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCologne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

JNBCGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/3

19:45-12:50

2 stops18h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 18/3

20:20-9:55

1 stop12h 35m

R16 384

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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 148, 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 725.

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	R9 181
Fastest flight time	16h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cologne from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 181. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Cologne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 296.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Cologne takes 16h 40m

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 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 269	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 292 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 254	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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