Köln (Cologne) to London, Essex (CGN–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 24 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→STN | HHN→STN | EIN→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 64 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 12 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 25m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · STN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
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.
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CGN–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to STN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to STN ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Eindhoven (EIN) and Greven (FMO).