CGN
- To city center
- Cologne · ~15 km
- Time to city
- S-Bahn S19 / regional · 12-15 min
All airportsCredit: Kaap bij Sneeuw 
Credit: Robin van der Vliet
Airport compare
CGN vs DUS
On the ground
DUS
- To city center
- Dusseldorf · ~7.0 km
- Time to city
- S-Bahn S11 / U80 · 12-18 min
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
CGN7.8+0.3
DUS7.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
CGN7.0
DUS7.2+0.2
Food & retail
Best for
CGN
Fast securityRail connectionsLow-cost holiday flights
DUS
Watch out for
CGN
Lounges close at 20:00-22:00 (T2 earliest)Limited non-Schengen optionsAutumn half-term peak to 1 Nov 2026 (680,000+ passengers expected)
Amenities and tips
CGN
The LoungeDirect rail51° BarFree Wi-Fi
Lounges
Score summaries
CGN · CGN delivers quick security and rail convenience but trades off with limited long-haul lounges and early lounge closures.
DUS · Solid mid-tier European airport with efficient security and quick city links but limited food variety and occasional lounge crowding.