Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cologne?

Flights from Sydney to Cologne usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cologne?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Cologne.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cologne?

On the Sydney to Cologne route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,523 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,155 – a $632 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cologne?

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Cologne Messe and Rudolfplatz. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cologne?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Cologne changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,757 to $5,443. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Cologne looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $794, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cologne?

Cologne is 8 hours behind Sydney (Central European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include: • Flex To Go • Wheego • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cologne flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Cologne range from $1,531 to $2,156, with an average of $1,812 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,531 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cologne?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cologne and is 16% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cologne?

Turkish Airlines ($1,792) offered the cheapest return ticket from Sydney to Cologne in the last 5 days.

$685 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Sydney to Cologne (SYD - CGN)

Save 17% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest return flight

$1,757

Typical prices: $1,531-$2,156

Multiple Airlines

Sat 20/1Tue 20/2

SYD - CGN • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

$685

Typical prices: $1,042-$2,300

Multiple Airlines

Sat 10/2

SYD - CGN • 2 stops

When to travel

April

Cheapest • 15% price drop

May

Most popular

Good to know

Start a new search

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you enjoy your trip to Cologne!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cologne (SYD-CGN)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Return

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Cologne

Wed, 20 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

20:05 - 21:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

35h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl

06:20 - 18:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 30m2 stops Vienna Intl Singapore Changi

$1,757Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:35 - 17:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

11:30 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,792Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:35 - 17:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

11:30 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,796Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:35 - 17:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

11:30 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,799Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:35 - 17:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

11:30 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,801Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:35 - 10:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

46h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

18:10 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,801Turkish Airlines

Wed, 20 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

20:05 - 21:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

35h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl

06:20 - 06:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 10m3 stops Vienna Intl Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,828Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

10:10 - 19:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

43h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss

20:20 - 08:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital

$1,838Multiple Airlines

Wed, 20 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

20:05 - 16:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

06:20 - 06:30CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 10m3 stops Vienna Intl Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,976Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

21:35 - 17:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

18:10 - 19:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$2,083Turkish Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Cologne flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sydney to Cologne with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cologne?: Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cologne and is 16% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Find deals

Low season	January
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$685

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)

Flights from Sydney to Cologne

When to book flights from Sydney to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cologne?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Cologne.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cologne?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cologne flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Cologne range from $1,531 to $2,156, with an average of $1,812 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,531 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Cologne changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,757 to $5,443. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Cologne looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $794, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)?
Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cologne?
Flights from Sydney to Cologne usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cologne?
On the Sydney to Cologne route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,523 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,155 – a $632 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cologne?
Cologne is 8 hours behind Sydney (Central European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cologne?
Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Cologne Messe and Rudolfplatz. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,523 – about $632 less than Tuesday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Cologne trip for April. Fares historically average $1,537 return in that month – typically $833 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport.
- Leonardo Hotel Köln Bonn Airport
- Hotel Spiegel
- Art Hotel Köln

More options for your flight from Sydney to Cologne

Add a hotel or car hire

Airports

Cabin class

Direct flights

Origins

Other Destinations

Return flight

Complete your trip to Cologne with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Cologne

Hotels in Cologne

Holidays in Cologne

SYD - CGN

$685 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cologne – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cologne (SYD-CGN)

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Cologne

Recent one-way flight deals from Sydney to Cologne

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Cologne

Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Cologne flights

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cologne?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cologne?

Key details for Sydney to Cologne flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Sydney to Cologne

Your Sydney to Cologne flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Sydney to Cologne flights

More options for your flight from Sydney to Cologne

Complete your trip to Cologne with a hotel stay or car hire

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Sydney to Cologne

Find direct flights to and from Sydney and Cologne

Flights from domestic origins to Cologne

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight