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R12 762 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cologne

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Cheapest return fare
R12 762
Typical prices: R20 067-R13 521
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/6Fri 19/6
JNB - CGN • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg R13 367 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cologne (JNB-CGN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Cologne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Cologne

Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 9:25
JNB
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CGN
43h 55m
2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
23h 15m
2 stops
R12 762Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
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13:30 - 18:10
JNB
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CGN
28h 40m
2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
23h 15m
2 stops
R12 993Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 28
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13:30 - 18:10
JNB
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CGN
28h 40m
2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
23h 15m
2 stops
R13 620Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 28
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13:30 - 18:10
JNB
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CGN
28h 40m
2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
23h 15m
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R13 949Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 26
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13:30 - 18:10
JNB
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CGN
28h 40m
2 stops
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14:50 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
42h 50m
2 stops
R13 982Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 28
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18:00 - 18:10
JNB
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CGN
24h 10m
1 stop
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10:25 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
23h 15m
2 stops
R14 197Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 29
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18:00 - 18:10
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CGN
24h 10m
1 stop
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19:10 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
38h 30m
2 stops
R14 230Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 27
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13:30 - 18:10
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CGN
28h 40m
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14:50 - 9:40
CGN
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JNB
42h 50m
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R14 312Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
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13:30 - 9:25
JNB
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CGN
43h 55m
2 stops
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10:25 - 9:40
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JNB
23h 15m
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R14 378Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 26
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18:00 - 18:10
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CGN
24h 10m
1 stop
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14:50 - 9:40
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JNB
42h 50m
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R14 560Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Cologne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Cologne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne is January, where tickets cost R0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 571 and R16 142 respectively.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR12 762
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Cologne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cologne was R12 762 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Cologne is Cologne Köln/Bonn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Cologne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cologne, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cologne are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 965 and an overall rating of 7,4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 914 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Cologne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cologne from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cologne with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Cologne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cologne from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cologne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cologne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3730 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,9Crew
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Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
CPT - DOH
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Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Flight canceled by JetBlue for no reason. No good alternatives provided.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

I like Turkish airline, but the food sucks. None of my children eat the food, including me, and it was really hot and

No control at all at the gate , passengers were not cuing up, , some were very loud , no action taken by the attendants . It looked more like a heard of animals then humans boarding a plane .

Turkish Airlines is a solid airline. They use the less trustworthy Boeing airplanes on this route (VCE-IST) so the flights more bumpy then when I have flown on Airbus planes, but it was okay. The service good. They seem to offer a reasonable selection if movies, although no way to listen to them as they didn't provide me earpieces. The food was surprisingly good. The day was uncomfortable. The flight was on time.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Turkish Airlines inflight crew was very good, however the ground crew was not very helpful. I had booked a wheelchair for my mother from Islamabad and she received the service there, but then there was no chair on arrival at Istanbul. The wheelchair crew said that they declined to take any person without a reservation and declined to help with the arrangement of a reservation. I had to use the airport buggy system to transport my mother who has limited mobility and needs a wheelchair. It was very disappointing and I hope they can provide manual wheelchair access to the public by a need basis, as sometimes there is a mix up or technical fault in the completion of the process, as it was in our case. Also, there can be an emergent need for passengers if they have illnesses like hypertension or diabetes. My mother has both hypertension and diabetes and has residual weakness after a stroke, therefore, she needs assistance. I hope that this text will be taken seriously and the administration makes the necessary changes. Thanks.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Most things went well, but the legroom was lacking. The crew were great.

I was very happy to see that Lufthansa had direct flights from Frankfurt to Tampa. The pasta dinner was delicious, but the pizza wasn't that good. I suggest a selection of wurst and cheese with crackers or an egg wrap might be more refreshing.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Parents with permanently crying baby on board. Neither parents nor crew did anything to calm the baby. The food was extremely disappointing. Seafood stew was very, very small! Not even appetizer size! Seat had a gap in the back. Had to use a pillow to fill it.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

You deleted my connection ticket home and I am stuck in Seattle!!!!!!!!!!!

The already delayed flight took an hour to find no-show passenger bags, which seemed long. Flight attendants only provided flight transfer information to a few passengers not all.

It could not have been cancelled and the rebooking pro could have been smooth, not requiring me to be on hold and standing at check-in counter at Air Canada (not AC fault) for a total of 3 hours. Ridiculous.

Never took the flight due to strikes which happens but there was no timely coordination to find me new flights. I had to call Lufthansa and Kayak support only to be given no good options and a 75% refund. Ended up spending way more for alternative flights that I coordinated myself for a trip I had booked 6 months prior.

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

I liked that we got there safely. I disliked long delays, gate and ticket agents incompetence and apathy and having my luggage lost. Five days later I've yet to get anything more than a generic apology from British Air. Luggage yet to be located, much less returned.

All the above categories was great. Seats entirely too cramped.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

British Airways offers amenities subpar with all other airlines flying internationally. Sharing tis based on my experience with flying at least five other airline between IAD-DEL in the last six months.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Big queues on arrival at airport despite having already checked in and only needed to drop bags off. Flight delayed which impacted on connecting flight.

Adequate to good experience. Comfort was mediocre but everything else was good..

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