How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in 13h 05m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. Washington, D.C. and Cologne are separated by a distance of 3944 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne round-trip?

British Airways, at $591, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cologne Köln/Bonn or Baltimore/Washington - Cologne Köln/Bonn, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cologne Köln/Bonn is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and British Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Washington, D.C.?

Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN), located 9.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. 3 airlines have flights to Köln/Bonn from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne Köln/Bonn should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Cologne flights typically cost between $902 and $2,154 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $544 on British Airways (Jan 12-Jan 25).

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

Tue 12/308:46 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops37h 24mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$672

Tue 12/308:35 pmBWI - CGN

1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$694

Tue 12/309:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$694

Tue 12/305:05 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/19:30 amCGN - IAD

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$911

Tue 12/301:30 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/111:35 amCGN - IAD

1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$930

Tue 12/306:20 pmIAD - CGN

2 stops12h 15mLufthansa

Mon 2/28:20 pmCGN - IAD

2 stops25h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/14

$987

Tue 12/306:50 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/11:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,032

Tue 12/306:20 pmIAD - CGN

2 stops12h 15mLufthansa

Sun 2/17:40 pmCGN - IAD

2 stops24h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/14

$1,032

Thu 12/255:40 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/29:10 amCGN - IAD

2 stops21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,930

Fri 12/195:45 pmIAD - CGN

2 stops46h 20mSWISS

Mon 1/56:30 pmCGN - IAD

2 stops25h 30mSWISS

Deal found 12/13

$1,986

Fri 12/196:10 pmIAD - CGN

2 stops18h 50mLufthansa

Mon 1/58:20 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/13

$2,014

Thu 12/2510:55 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

Fri 1/29:10 amCGN - IAD

1 stop12h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 12/14

$2,050

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cologne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Wed 2/119:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 2/245:05 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$548

Fri 2/69:15 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 2/2011:35 amCGN - IAD

1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$626

Sat 2/287:40 pmBWI - CGN

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/78:40 amCGN - BWI

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$750

Thu 1/226:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$548

Mon 1/126:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$552

Fri 2/69:15 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/196:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$626

Fri 1/301:30 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/36:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$626

Thu 1/295:45 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops15h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Thu 1/1510:15 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 1/195:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops31h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Sun 3/299:40 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/710:30 amCGN - IAD

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$638

Tue 1/277:40 pmBWI - CGN

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/38:40 amCGN - BWI

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$788

Mon 1/125:59 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops16h 11mBritish Airways

Mon 1/195:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops34h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$572

Wed 1/216:34 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops15h 36mBritish Airways

Sun 1/254:35 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops35h 28mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Thu 1/225:45 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops15h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops34h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Mon 1/127:40 pmBWI - CGN

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/251:15 pmCGN - BWI

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$947

Thu 1/810:15 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 1/125:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops31h 39mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Mon 1/125:59 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops16h 11mBritish Airways

Sun 1/254:35 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops30h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$577

Fri 1/233:24 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops18h 56mBritish Airways

Tue 1/275:05 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops34h 58mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$588

Mon 1/125:45 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops16h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$589

Fri 1/238:35 pmBWI - CGN

1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 1/275:05 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$590

Thu 1/89:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 1/125:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$601

Fri 1/96:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 1/135:05 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$601

Wed 1/76:34 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops39h 06mBritish Airways

Fri 1/164:35 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops35h 23mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$611

Wed 1/143:30 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 1/184:35 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops35h 28mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$621

Tue 12/308:46 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops37h 24mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$672

Tue 12/308:35 pmBWI - CGN

1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 2/25:15 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$694

Thu 1/158:35 pmBWI - CGN

1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 1/195:15 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$758

Sat 2/285:00 pmBWI - CGN

2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways

Sat 3/75:10 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$763

Thu 1/88:35 pmBWI - CGN

1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 1/125:15 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$781

Wed 1/72:46 pmBWI - CGN

2 stops19h 24mBritish Airways

Fri 1/164:35 pmCGN - BWI

1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$887

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/79:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 1/164:35 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$591

Wed 1/79:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways

Sun 1/114:35 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$601

Thu 1/810:15 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 1/125:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops31h 39mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$572

Sat 1/106:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Sat 1/175:10 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$578

Mon 1/129:45 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways

Sun 1/254:35 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$544

Mon 1/126:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$552

Mon 1/125:59 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops16h 11mBritish Airways

Sun 1/254:35 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops30h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$577

Mon 1/125:45 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops16h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$589

Fri 1/166:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 1/205:05 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$571

Thu 1/226:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 1/265:15 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/13

$548

Fri 1/233:24 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops18h 56mBritish Airways

Tue 1/275:05 pmCGN - DCA

2 stops34h 58mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$588

Fri 1/236:20 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 1/275:05 pmCGN - IAD

1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$590

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Thu 2/265:40 pmIAD - CGN

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$576

Thu 2/265:05 pmDCA - CGN

2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$580

Thu 2/265:20 pmBWI - CGN

2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$671

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$544 (AirNGo)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,803

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Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 2/24

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$548

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

6:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$548

Washington, D.C.Cologne

IAD - CGN

IADCGN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

6:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$552

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/29

5:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/15

10:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/19

5:15 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

5:59 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/19

5:15 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

6:34 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 36m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

5:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

10:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Mon 1/12

5:15 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$572

Washington, D.C.Cologne

DCA - CGN

DCACGN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

5:59 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/25

4:35 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$577

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne (average of $472). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $620). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CGN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne, such as United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,630 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,576 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Washington, D.C.?
Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN), located 9.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne. 3 airlines have flights to Köln/Bonn from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne Köln/Bonn should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?
There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in 13h 05m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. Washington, D.C. and Cologne are separated by a distance of 3944 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne round-trip?
British Airways, at $591, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cologne for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cologne Köln/Bonn or Baltimore/Washington - Cologne Köln/Bonn, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cologne Köln/Bonn is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cologne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cologne (average of $472). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cologne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $620). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$527	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$634	Average$1,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$678	Average$879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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