Köln (Cologne) to London (CGN–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings | 13 | 319, 73H | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→LGW | DUS→LGW | FRA→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 1h 9m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in London.
German passport holders can enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. Since Brexit, EU free movement no longer applies. You need a valid passport. National ID cards are not accepted for entry to the UK anymore. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
At the UK border you may be asked about your plans, accommodation, return ticket, and available funds. You cannot work on a Standard Visitor visa. Business meetings, conferences, and tourism are fine. Study courses under 6 months are permitted too.
For longer stays or work, you need a visa before traveling. Work visas (Skilled Worker visa) require employer sponsorship and cost from GBP 719. The application is online through gov.uk, and biometrics are collected at a visa application centre in Germany. Processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.
The UK uses eGates at major airports for passport holders aged 10 and over from EU countries. Queue times through eGates are usually under 10 minutes at Heathrow and Gatwick.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
CGN–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to LGW
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to LGW is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 319 miles (513 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo and Venice Marco Polo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).