Cologne Airport (CGN), officially Cologne Bonn Airport, serves Cologne and Bonn in Germany. Its passenger terminals are Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Before travelling, check the departure terminal shown by your airline and choose a ground transport connection that works for your destination, whether that is central Cologne, Bonn or another city.

Cologne Airport terminals and check-in

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

The two passenger buildings handle the airport's departure and arrival traffic. Use the terminal and check-in information for your specific flight rather than choosing a building from the destination alone. When arranging a lift, give the driver the departure terminal. For an arrival pickup, share the arrival terminal and agree when to contact each other after collecting baggage.

Self-service bag drop

Eurowings, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have self-service bag drop kiosks in Terminal 1. Check whether your booking and baggage can use this option, then follow the kiosk instructions. Ask the airline how to handle special baggage or a bag that cannot be accepted at the kiosk. An online boarding pass does not remove the need to hand over checked baggage before the airline's deadline.

Airlines and flights at Cologne Airport

Airlines serving Cologne Bonn Airport include Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, AJet and Air Cairo. This is an airport-wide selection; the check-in information for your booked flight determines where you should go. Check the operating carrier when comparing tickets, especially if another airline's name appears on the booking.

For departure and arrival planning, use the flight schedule tables on this page to compare scheduled times for your travel date. Review whether an itinerary has a connection, the baggage included and the ticket's change conditions before choosing it. For updates to a booked journey, search the flight number on the flight status page and follow your airline's instructions.

Where Cologne Airport is and what CGN means

Cologne Bonn Airport is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and serves both Cologne and Bonn. CGN is its IATA airport code; EDDK is the ICAO code. Match CGN on the booking with your ground transport destination so that you arrive at the right airport. When continuing into either city, select the station or street address closest to your actual destination.

Trains from Cologne Airport

The airport railway station is near both passenger terminals. S-Bahn, regional trains and long-distance ICE services provide rail options for onward journeys. Check which service stops at your destination and whether a change is needed before buying a ticket. The train name alone does not tell you whether it is the right connection for Cologne, Bonn or a journey further across Germany.

Keep the rail itinerary separate from the flight's check-in deadline when planning a departure. Allow for the walk from the airport station to the correct passenger building, and follow station and terminal signs once you reach the airport. For an arrival, finish the airport procedures before deciding which departing train you can reach.

The Cologne Airport SB60 bus to Bonn

The SB60 airport express bus links Cologne Bonn Airport with Bonn Hauptbahnhof, Bonn's main railway station. Check the current timetable and airport stop signs for the boarding point and direction. If your destination is elsewhere in Bonn, plan the onward connection from the main station rather than assuming the airport bus reaches your final address.

For the return journey, choose the SB60 towards the airport and keep your flight's terminal details available. Check current bus travel information before leaving, particularly when a diversion changes the route. A bus arrival at the airport still needs to leave time for check-in, bag drop and the departure process.

Parking at Cologne Airport

Airport parking options include P1, P2, P3 and P-North. Check availability and confirm a parking reservation before driving to Cologne Bonn Airport; do not assume there will be a space when you arrive. Compare the chosen car park's access instructions with your terminal and allow time to reach the passenger building after parking. If you cannot secure parking, consider a rail or bus connection.

Food and lounge access at Cologne Airport

Restaurants and cafes

Cologne Airport has restaurants, cafes and refreshment options in its terminal areas. Choose an outlet that you can reach at your stage of the journey, and check its opening information before relying on a meal there. For a departure, keep the boarding time in view while eating rather than treating the scheduled take-off time as the time to leave the cafe.

The Lounge in Terminal 1

The Lounge is in the Terminal 1 departure C area after security. Confirm admission conditions and compatibility with your flight before planning a visit. The Priority Pass listing limits entry to international flights, so a membership alone does not mean every itinerary is eligible. Allow time to reach your boarding area after using the lounge.

Booking Cologne Airport flights

Compare Cologne Airport flights on Traveloka by entering the destination and travel dates. Check the selected flight's terminal, baggage allowance and connection details before completing the booking. Keep those details with the rail, bus or parking plan so that the airport journey fits the ticket you have chosen.