Köln (Cologne) to London, Essex (CGN–STN) — 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–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 21 | 73H | 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 | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
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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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to STN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN), Eindhoven (EIN) and Greven (FMO).