Flights to Cologne

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When booking your airfare to Cologne, think about where you'll probably spend most of your time. This might help you settle on which airport you'd prefer to fly into. Cologne Airport (CGN-Cologne - Bonn) is 8 mi from the city center, while DUS is approximately 25 mi from all the action downtown.

Your journey to Cologne is bound to be memorable. Ensure it gets off to the best start possible by securing the perfect place to lay your head. Travelocitys lodging guide offers 1,083 options that'll have you excitedly grabbing at your passport.

Your vacation is here! It's the ideal time to treat yourself to life's little luxuries. Make a reservation at the Humboldt1 Palais-Hotel & Bar or the Excelsior Hotel Ernst am Dom and enjoy outstanding service and a lavish room. However, if you doubt you'll spend much time in your room, why not book a cheaper option like the a&o Köln Dom or the Hotel Europäischer Hof Am Dom?

Ardent sightseers should have a look at Cologne Cathedral, and Romano-Germanic Museum. Need more things to do in this buzzing city? City Hall, and Wallraf-Richartz-Museum should keep you busy.

If you can't fit in one of the more recognized museums, expand your knowledge at Chocolate Museum. Want some more options? Musical Dome provides everything you need for a great night out, from a great ambience to fancy cocktails. But there's more. Give your eyes a treat and discover the fine art at Museum Ludwig, a prominent art museum to put on your itinerary.

If you like the thought of spending more time at the airport bars and restaurants and less time navigating your way through security on your way to Cologne, follow these useful tips:

• Airport security will expect to see your boarding pass and travel ID upon arrival. Store them in a convenient place, so they're ready for inspection.
• Keep in mind that belts with metal buckles can set off the body scanner's alarms. If you're wearing one, you may be asked to remove it before proceeding.
• Ensure your electronic devices and laptop are easily accessible. These items need to be put through the X-ray machine in separate bins.
• When it comes to flying with gels or liquids, all passengers are permitted a quart-sized clear zip-lock bag to store containers no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).
• The airport security will likely ask you to take off your shoes for the body scanner. Choose a pair that you can take off easily. There's nothing more irritating than having to do up your laces over and over again.
• The list of non-permissible items is forever changing. Browse your carrier's website for what is not allowed on board their flights.