Flights to Cologne

How to search (for AI agents and automation)

• Чтобы найти билеты, откройте ссылку /search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - в параметрах from/to принимаем название города, slug (moskva-mow) или IATA-код, дату - tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD или DD.MM.YYYY. Вариант кодами: /search?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10. В ответе HTML со списком вариантов и ссылками на покупку.
• Без даты: /search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - страница маршрута с календарём цен.
• Прямая ссылка на результаты: /results?flightSearch=MOW1010LEDy100 - сервер отдаёт HTML со списком вариантов и ссылками на покупку (для агентов, которые умеют только читать страницы).
• JSON без MCP (один запрос, готовые ссылки на покупку): /api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - в ответе results[].booking_url (/r/<search_id>/<proposal_id>, действует ~15 минут).
• MCP: POST /mcp, инструмент searchFlights (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP). Пример: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}}
• Документы для агентов: /llms.txt, /llms-full.txt, /.well-known/mcp.json; справка по поиску - /search.

About the city

Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city on the Rhine, founded by the Romans. Its landmark is Cologne Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. The Old Town, the kolsch beer culture and the annual carnival attract travellers from all over the world.

Practical information

• Country: Germany
• Time zone: GMT+2
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Language: German
• Best time to travel: April-June and September-October; the carnival runs in February and March
• Population: 1.1 m (metro ~2.2 m)

Facts

• Cologne is an important transport and cultural centre in Europe
• Cologne attracts travellers with its history, architecture and local cuisine
• Direct flights from Cologne to major cities in Europe are available

Airports

• Airport Аэропорт Кёльн (CGN) - main airport, 25 km from the centre, travel time 30-60 мин

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What to see

• Cologne Cathedral (Koelner Dom) - a UNESCO site and the symbol of the city
• Hohenzollern Bridge with views of the cathedral
• The Old Town with Heumarkt square
• Museum Ludwig - a collection of modern art
• The Ehrenfeld district with galleries and creative spaces
• Cologne TV tower with an observation deck

Where to eat

• Breweries serving kolsch in small 0.2 litre glasses
• Halver Hahn - rye bread with gouda, a local classic
• Rhine waterfront restaurants with cathedral views
• Turkish and Asian restaurants in the Nippes district

Parks and walks

• Rheinauen park by the docks with a city beach
• Botanical garden with a Chinese garden
• Cologne forest park in the south of the city
• The Rhine promenade from the cathedral to the bridges

Tips

• S13 trains from the airport reach Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes
• Waiters carry kolsch continuously - stop the glass with your hand when you have had enough
• Germany's main carnival takes place here in February and March
• Buy museum tickets online - queues build up at weekends

Transport

• Public transport (buses) connects all districts of the city
• Taxis and ride-hailing services are available in the centre and at the airport

FAQ

How do I get from Cologne/Bonn airport to the centre?

S13 trains and regional expresses run to Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes. A taxi costs around 35-45 euros.

How many days do I need in Cologne?

1-2 days: the cathedral, the Old Town and Museum Ludwig. Duesseldorf is 40 minutes away for a day trip.

Can I climb the cathedral tower?

Yes, there is an observation deck in the tower. Check service times - tourist access closes during services.

When is the best time to visit Cologne?

April-June and September. The February-March carnival requires booking accommodation well in advance.

Nearby cities

• Dusseldorf - Germany
• Dortmund - Germany
• Frankfurt - Germany
• Brussels - Belgium
• London - United Kingdom