Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IAD→CGN. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $98.51 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 60,000 points + $117.11 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $67.30 (United MileagePlus).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Cologne Bonn Airport, Cologne, Germany (CGN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Austrian (OS), Croatia Airlines (OU), Brussels Airlines (SN), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP), United Airlines (UA) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 27 of 31 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, business class)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cologne (CGN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $98.51 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) +2 more | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $28.40 | 1 stop | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 22 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $67.30 | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 108,324 pts + $129.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) | 4 | 26 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 60,000 pts + $117.11 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 27 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $66.70Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 22 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $108.21 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $67.30 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $117.11 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 60,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 175,000 · Miles&Smiles (1 date) | |
| 42,500 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | 108,324 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | 93,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)How many miles or points you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)
- In economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 42,500 points + $98.51; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $67.30; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 60,000 points + $117.11; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 42,500 points + $98.51 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 18:38 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:38 UTC). In business class, 60,000 points + $117.11 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 18:38 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 26 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 27 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 8 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 8 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, ITA Airways, Aer Lingus and Eurowings. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cologne (CGN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 42,500 points with Aeroplan (24 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 93,000 miles with MileagePlus (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.