Round-trip, one-stop from Washington, DC (IAD) to Cologne, Germany (QKL) for $579 – $649 on Lufthansa. This is a flight + train fare. You’ll fly from Washington to Frankfurt, then take a train from the airport to the Cologne Hbf Rail Station.
The connection time in Frankfurt is 1 to just over 1.5 hours. The train ride takes just over an hour.
This is an Economy Light fare, which includes only a carry-on bag and personal item. You can upgrade to Economy Basic for an additional $200. Economy Basic ticket also include one checked bag and free ticket changes.
How to Book this Fare
At time of publication, this fare was available in February through May and August through early December. You’ll find it quickest if you search for flights departing on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays with an 8-day trip length.
- Support us by using our link to book your flights directly with Lufthansa.
- Enter from: Washington (IAD) to Cologne (CGN).
- Click into the date field on the search form and a low-fare calendar will open.
- You can adjust the trip length at the bottom left of the calendar. Begin with a trip length of at least 8 days.
- Use the arrow keys at top right and left to change months (or, if you’re on a mobile device, simply scroll up or down).
- Click the price for your desired departure date. The calendar will then load return dates.
- If no prices load for the return dates, select the return date that matches the trip length you used for the search (8 days, 12 days, 16 days, etc.).
- Click “Continue”, then click “Search Flights”.
- Click on the cabin class for the flight you want. This deal is in Economy class.
- Select the desired fare type. This deal is for an Economy Light ticket.
- Repeat for the return flight.
- Enter your passenger and payment information and follow the instructions to finish booking.
Example Dates
These dates are examples only. Many other date pairs were available when we searched for these flights.
- Feb. 3, 4 – Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
- Feb. 17, 18 – Feb. 24, 25; Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11
- March 18 – 25
- August 13 – 21
- April 1 – 8
- May 13 – 20
- Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29 – Nov. 3, 4, 5, 6
Flight deals are accurate and available at time of publication. Sale fares disappear quickly – if it’s been more than 24-72 hours since this deal was posted or updated, chances are it’s no longer available.
Flight deal information
| Airline(s): | Lufthansa |
| Rating: | 4 stars |
| Origin: | IAD |
| Destination: | QKL |
| Stops: | One each way |
| Fare type: | Economy Light |
| Baggage allowance: | Carry-on: 1; Checked bags: 0 |
| Seat selection: | For a fee |
| Changes: | $199 |
| Refunds / Cancellation: | Not allowed |
| Fare (ticket price): | $579 – $649 |
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