Statistics on Edinburgh-Cologne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cologne (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Cologne from Edinburgh airport is $ 182 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 136 (in january) and $ 247 (in june), which is a saving of $ 46 or a surplus of $ 66 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $211 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cologne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Cologne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cologne from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 136, saving $ 46 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 182). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 247).
Flight Edinburgh-Cologne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 93 | $ 136 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 97 | $ 147 | good price |
| March | $ 122 | $ 166 | good price |
| April | $ 162 | $ 190 | fair price |
| May | $ 150 | $ 184 | fair price |
| June | $ 172 | $ 247 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 201 | $ 212 | high price |
| August | $ 170 | $ 202 | fair price |
| September | $ 160 | $ 176 | fair price |
| October | $ 154 | $ 183 | fair price |
| November | $ 114 | $ 149 | good price |
| December | $ 144 | $ 181 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Cologne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cologne range from $53 to $422. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $369 to $422). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $211 (35% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Cologne flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Cologne airport: Eurowings, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Eurowings was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Cologne route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Cologne flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 65 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Cologne flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cologne to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $9. Conversely, departing from Cologne on a friday may cost you an additional $16.
Top prices Edinburgh-Cologne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 08-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 119 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 09-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 121 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 10-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 12-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 123 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 120 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 20-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 119 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 117 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 01-02 to 06-02-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 123 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cologne | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 124 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Cologne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Cologne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cologne, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 167 $, which is a saving of 15 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (80 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Cologne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 110) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 116 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 144), 2 to 3 months ($ 117), 4 to 5 months ($ 140) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 132 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 164), 4 to 5 months ($ 135), 5 to 6 months ($ 162) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 178 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 2 to 3 months ($ 183), 4 to 5 months ($ 179) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 167 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 168), 3 to 4 months ($ 181), 4 to 5 months ($ 178) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 210), 1 to 2 months ($ 216), 4 to 5 months ($ 235), 5 to 6 months ($ 246), 10 to 11 months ($ 206) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 187 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 201), 3 to 4 months ($ 207), 7 to 8 months ($ 211), 8 to 9 months ($ 209), 10 to 11 months ($ 204) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 193), 3 to 4 months ($ 192), 4 to 5 months ($ 199), 6 to 7 months ($ 199), 7 to 8 months ($ 195), 8 to 9 months ($ 192), 10 to 11 months ($ 202) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 155 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 176), 2 to 3 months ($ 174), 3 to 4 months ($ 175), 4 to 5 months ($ 170) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 155 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 171), 3 to 4 months ($ 183) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 129 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 141), 3 to 4 months ($ 148) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 167 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 172) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Cologne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Edinburgh to Cologne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 183 $161 to $228 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 245 $156 to $584 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 132 $112 to $208 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 129 $123 to $154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 173 $116 to $245 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 243 $181 to $318 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 229 $157 to $284 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 211 $166 to $267 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 219 $190 to $252 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 223 $218 to $228 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 224 $206 to $241 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 254 $250 to $257 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february and june are cheaper to travel to Cologne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!