Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Cologne and Bern share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CGN to BRN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CGN and BRN include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bern Airport (BRN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport flight is 150 €. A return plane ticket right now is 916 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CGN to BRN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to BRN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CGN:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
Book a hotel close to BRN if you have a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Bern Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and venture far and wide through Bern and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bern Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
From Bern Airport, Bern is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bern in April.
When reserving your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bern Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bern, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to BRN in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Bern, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 97 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its popular sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
Basel is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometres north of Bern. No trip is complete without dropping by Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
