DUS

- To city center
- Dusseldorf · ~7.0 km
- Time to city
- S-Bahn S11 / U80 · 12-18 min
DUS

CGN

One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
DUS
DUS
DUS
DUS · Solid mid-tier European airport with efficient security and quick city links but limited food variety and occasional lounge crowding.
CGN · CGN delivers quick security and rail convenience but trades off with limited long-haul lounges and early lounge closures.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
CGN
CGN
Arrive 90-120 min early for Schengen
Security averages 6-22 min; book DUSgateway slot if available.
Use connecting corridors post-security
A/B/C linked airside — pick shortest security line regardless of gate.
Grab Heinemann or local bakery pre-security
Airside options limited; landside has better variety and prices.
CGN
Arrive 90 min early
Security rarely exceeds 10 min even at peaks.
Check T2 for non-Schengen
T1 handles most Schengen; T2 for long-haul/Eurowings non-Schengen.
Grab at Bistrot or 51° Bar
Solid grab-and-go and beer options airside in both terminals.
DUS VIP Lounge
Pier A · landside, eastern extension at ground level
Emirates Lounge
Pier C · airside, Non-Schengen
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Pier A · airside, gallery level
The Lounge Köln-Bonn
Terminal 1 · airside, Departure C
The Lounge Köln-Bonn
Terminal 2 · airside, Departure D