Cheap flights from Cologne to Milan from $23 CGN, QKL, QKU → BGY, LIN, MXP
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Cologne Hbf Railway Station (QKL), Messe/Deutz Rail Station (QKU) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY), Milano Linate Airport (LIN), Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest return found recently is $40 with Ryanair, 3 Dec – 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $23 with Ryanair, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $23, Ryanair, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $40, 3 Dec to 10 Dec
- Usual return price
- $80 to $145
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $40 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ryanair, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Malta Air
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $80 to $145.
Cheapest return found recently
$40
3 Dec – 10 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 7:50 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$40
3 Dec – 10 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 7:50 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Cologne to Milan
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$40 3 Dec – 10 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $36 to $76.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 7-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 3 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
241 fares on 17 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 16 Nov | $174 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 16 Nov | $142 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 30 Nov | $79 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $76 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 11 Dec | $80 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 10 Dec | $40 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $96 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 13 Dec | $83 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 7 Dec | $102 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 10 Dec | $116 | Wizz Air Malta | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 10 Dec | $145 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 20 Dec | $119 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 24 Dec | $164 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $181 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $171 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $69 | Malta Air | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 | $119 | Wizz Air | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $40.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Malta Air, Wizz Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $25 to $50.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$23
18 Jan 2027 · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$23
18 Jan 2027 · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Cologne to Milan
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$23 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $17 to $26.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates from 23 Nov to 17 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
139 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $38 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov | $71 | Eurowings | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $25 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $24 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $34 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $28 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $62 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $25 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $31 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $23 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $46 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Mar 2027 | $78 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $23.
Premium cabin fares from Cologne to Milan
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Dec – 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cologne to Milan?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $107 | $71 | +85% | 48 |
| 7–13 days | $90 | $52 | +55% | 47 |
| 14–29 days | $64 | $36 | +10% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $58 | $51 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $106 | $76 | +83% | 45 |
| 90–179 days | $91 | $65 | +57% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $98 | $91 | +69% | 36 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $29 | $17 | +61% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $24 | $17 | +33% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $18 | $17 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $24 | $18 | +33% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $38 | $22 | +111% | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $37 | $29 | +106% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $52 | $39 | +189% | 40 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Eindhoven → Milan
118 km from Cologne
$39
$1 less than flying from Cologne
2 Dec – 9 Dec · EIN → BGY · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dortmund → Milan
73 km from Cologne
$65
$25 more than flying from Cologne
17 Dec – 21 Dec · DTM → MXP · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dusseldorf → Milan
34 km from Cologne
$68
$28 more than flying from Cologne
6 Dec – 7 Dec · DUS → MXP · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Luxembourg → Milan
138 km from Cologne
$72
$32 more than flying from Cologne
25 Dec – 28 Dec · LUX → MXP · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Eindhoven → Milan
118 km from Cologne
$23
The same price as flying from Cologne
2 Dec · EIN → BGY · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Luxembourg → Milan
138 km from Cologne
$26
$3 more than flying from Cologne
28 Dec · LUX → BGY · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dusseldorf → Milan
34 km from Cologne
$28
$5 more than flying from Cologne
27 Feb 2027 · NRN → BGY · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dortmund → Milan
73 km from Cologne
$30
$7 more than flying from Cologne
16 Jan 2027 · DTM → MXP · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 10 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cologne to Milan?
The cheapest return found recently is $40 with Ryanair, 3 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $80 to $145.
How much is a one-way flight from Cologne to Milan?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $23 with Ryanair, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $25 to $50.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Milan?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $40, 3 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $23, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Milan?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cologne to Milan?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $40 with Ryanair, 3 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $23 with Ryanair, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Milan?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 18 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 25 min from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cologne to Milan?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Feb 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest return on 14 of the 17 departure dates we hold, Wizz Air Malta on 1 and Malta Air on 1. Between 23 Nov and 17 Mar 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 12 departure dates we hold, and Eurowings on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work