For a journey through Cologne Airport (CGN), start with your onward destination: the airport serves both Cologne and Bonn in Germany. Rail services are available from a station near its two passenger terminals, while the SB60 express bus connects with Bonn's main railway station. Match the ground transport plan to the terminal and check-in instructions on your flight booking before setting off.

Cologne Airport location and the CGN code

Cologne Bonn Airport is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. CGN is the IATA code used when searching for flights, and EDDK is its ICAO code. The names Cologne Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport refer to this airport. Check CGN on each flight in a connecting itinerary and make sure your arrival airport matches the place where you have arranged transport.

Getting from Cologne Airport by train or bus

Airport railway connections

The railway station is near Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Services include local S-Bahn trains, regional trains and long-distance ICE trains. Choose the connection for the city and station you need, checking any changes along the way. An ICE departure and a local train can serve different journeys, even when both leave from the airport station.

When arriving by air, allow for baggage collection and the route from the passenger building to the station before choosing a train. On the return journey, plan around your airline's check-in deadline and include the walk from the station to your departure terminal. Check rail service updates before leaving your accommodation.

SB60 for Bonn

The SB60 airport express bus runs between Cologne Bonn Airport and Bonn Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station in Bonn. Check the current timetable and stop signs to find the airport boarding point. From Bonn Hauptbahnhof, plan a further connection if your destination is elsewhere in the city.

For a flight departure, take the airport-bound service and keep the correct terminal details available. Check for diversions before travelling. The bus connection should leave enough time to complete the departure process after you reach the airport; its arrival time is separate from the flight's boarding deadline.

Passenger terminals and check-in at Cologne Airport

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

Cologne Airport has two passenger buildings, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Follow the departure terminal listed for your particular flight instead of choosing from the destination alone. Share this terminal when arranging a drop-off. For a pickup, agree on the arrival terminal and a meeting point after the passenger has collected baggage.

Using a self-service bag drop

Eurowings, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines provide self-service bag drop kiosks in Terminal 1. Confirm that your booking and baggage are eligible, then follow the instructions at the kiosk. If you have special baggage or an item the machine cannot accept, ask the airline where to hand it over. Having checked in online still leaves the bag-drop step for checked luggage.

Airlines and flight schedules at Cologne Airport

The airport-wide passenger airline selection includes Eurowings, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, AJet and Air Cairo. This selection does not assign every carrier to a terminal. Your booked flight's check-in information is the guide to the building and counter you need.

Use the departure and arrival tables on this page to compare scheduled times for your travel date. Review the operating airline, checked baggage and any connecting flights before choosing a ticket. For a journey already booked, enter the flight number on the flight status page and follow updates from the carrier.

Parking for a Cologne Airport departure

Parking options include P1, P2, P3 and P-North. Confirm availability and your parking reservation before driving to the airport. Check the instructions for the chosen car park and its access to your terminal, allowing time to reach check-in after leaving the vehicle. A confirmed flight booking does not reserve a parking space; if you cannot secure one, consider the rail or bus connections.

Food and lounge access at Cologne Airport

Choosing somewhere to eat

Restaurants, cafes and refreshment outlets are available in the terminal areas. Select a place you can access from your part of the passenger journey, and check its opening information before relying on it for a meal. Keep your boarding time in view while eating so that you can continue to the departure area when needed.

The Lounge in Terminal 1

The Lounge is after security in the Terminal 1 departure C area. Before planning a visit, check the admission rules and whether your flight is compatible with the lounge's location. Priority Pass lists access for international flights only, so possession of a membership does not establish eligibility for every itinerary. Include the route onwards to your boarding area in your plan.

Comparing Cologne Airport flights on Traveloka

Enter your destination and dates to compare flights through Cologne Airport. Read the fare's baggage and change conditions, and check the full connection details before booking. Once you have chosen the flight, align the train, SB60 bus or parking arrangement with its terminal and departure requirements.