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Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne, DE

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Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne, Germany · Europe

CGN delivers quick security and rail convenience but trades off with limited long-haul lounges and early lounge closures.

Airportist Score

7.5/ 10

Very good

Ease of use7.8
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.2
Ground access8.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.1

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne, Germany · Europe

CGN delivers quick security and rail convenience but trades off with limited long-haul lounges and early lounge closures.

Airportist Score

7.5/ 10

Very good

Ease of use7.8
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.2
Ground access8.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.1

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
5 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
12-15 min
S-Bahn S19 / regional
Lounges
2
On time
78%
of departures
Terminals
2
Passengers / year
10.1M (2025)

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Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

DUSDüsseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf
53 km
MGLMönchengladbach Airport
Mönchengladbach
60 km
ESSEssen/Mülheim Airport
Essen
61 km
AAHAachen Merzbrück Airfield
Aachen
67 km
SGESiegerland Airport
Siegen
68 km
GKEGeilenkirchen Airport
Geilenkirchen
78 km

Compare CGN vs DUS

DUSDüsseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf
7.353 km
MGLMönchengladbach Airport
Mönchengladbach
60 km
ESSEssen/Mülheim Airport
Essen
61 km
AAHAachen Merzbrück Airfield
Aachen
67 km
SGESiegerland Airport
Siegen
68 km
GKEGeilenkirchen Airport
Geilenkirchen
78 km

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90 min early

Security rarely exceeds 10 min even at peaks.

Book CGN Way slot only if your airline requires it; fast-track available for business/Eurowings.

Terminal

Check T2 for non-Schengen

T1 handles most Schengen; T2 for long-haul/Eurowings non-Schengen.

Airside connection exists but adds 5-10 min walk.

Food

Grab at Bistrot or 51° Bar

Solid grab-and-go and beer options airside in both terminals.

Avoid peak meal times near gates for seating.

Status

Use Priority Pass early

Lounges close 21:00-22:00; arrive before 19:00 for full access.

Day pass ~€35; limited hot food near closing.

Live conditions

Right now at CGN

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Fast security
Rail connections
Low-cost holiday flights

Watch out for

Lounges close at 20:00-22:00 (T2 earliest)
Limited non-Schengen options
Autumn half-term peak to 1 Nov 2026 (680,000+ passengers expected)

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

8.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.1

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

10.1M (2025)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Typical security

5 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CGN.

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Two terminals (T1 Schengen-focused, T2 non-Schengen) connected airside; Eurowings and Ryanair are the core carriers with strong holiday leisure traffic to Spain / Turkey / Greece
10.1 million passengers in 2025 (ADV/airport ~10,060,452; +0.5% YoY) — Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH press Jan 2026; still ~2M below 2019
S-Bahn S19 (and regional trains) from the station between the terminals — S13 airport service not currently running (pre-ops planned later); Cologne Hbf ~12–15′
Rheinlandtarif (from 1 Jun 2026): airport–Cologne is Preisstufe 1b EinzelTicket €4.00 adult / €1.80 child; Bonn via SB60 needs Preisstufe 2 €5.50 + €5.00 SB60 Zusatzticket
Two The Lounge Köln-Bonn sites: T1 Concourse C opposite C60 (05:00-22:00 daily) and T2 upper level opposite D50 (06:00-21:00 Mon, Wed-Fri; 06:00-20:00 Tue, Sat, Sun); day pass EUR 35 / up to 4h; Priority Pass, Mastercard and Amex Platinum listings
Central T1 security checkpoint with 11 CT lanes since 14 Jul 2026: electronics and liquids stay in the bag, up to 2 litres of liquids; free CGNGateWay time slots up to 100 days ahead

6 official sources

https://www.cologne-bonn-airport.com/en/passengers.html
https://www.cologne-bonn-airport.com/en/passengers/transport/train-bus-taxi.html
https://flyctory.com/2025/04/22/the-lounge-cgn-t2-non-schengen/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/germany/cologne-bonn-international/cgn2-the-lounge-koeln-bonn
https://www.cologne-bonn-airport.com/en/passengers/travel-preparation/security-check.html
https://www.cologne-bonn-airport.com/en/passengers/transport/transport-services.html

Full guide

Explore the CGN guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Cologne Bonn Airport and the Cologne city center
City center
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Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: S-Bahn S19 / regional
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
The Lounge Köln-BonnThe Lounge Köln-Bonn
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Traveler Tips
Train station directly between T1/T2 — 2 min walk from either arrivals
11 tips & hacks
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Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
The LoungeDirect rail
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Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots2 free or refill
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 13:10 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.