Köln (Cologne) to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CGN–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 435 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 73H | 1h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→MAN | DUS→MAN | FRA→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 16 | 30 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 30m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
CGN–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to MAN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to MAN ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 435 miles (700 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).