Cologne Bonn Airport

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General information

Cologne Bonn Airport is named after Konrad Adenauer and located in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state in Germany. The airport is popular among travellers and at the same time a major cargo hub. At level -1 you can find the railway station of Cologne Bonn Airport with four tracks and direct access to terminals T1B, T1C and T2D.

Where is Cologne Bonn Airport situated?

Cologne Bonn Airport is located between the cities of Cologne and Bonn, south-east of Cologne and north of Bonn. There are two motorways between Cologne and Bonn (Bundesautobahn A555 and A59). The A59 is close to the airport, exit 34 Flughafen of this motorway will take you to the airport.

How many terminals does Cologne Bonn Airport have?

Cologne Bonn Airport has two terminals, the old Terminal 1 and new Terminal 2. The terminals are known as T1B, T1C and T2D. Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair and Lufthansa use Terminal 1, other airlines fly from Terminal 2. Terminals T1 and T2 are connected via two walkways. Terminal 2 consists of three floors, with Arrivals on the ground floor, Reisemarkt on the first floor and Departures on the second floor.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Cologne

Fastest - Public transport
3.50 EUR per person / 13 min

Train

Cheapest - Public transport
3.50 EUR per person / 13 min

Train

Door to Door - Taxi
38 EUR / 20 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 14 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Cologne Bonn Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Germany.

Airport
Distance
Düsseldorf Airport 53km
Dortmund Airport 79km
Maastricht Aachen Airport (Netherlands) 96km
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport 104km
Weeze Airport 107km
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport 132km
Frankfurt Airport 137km
Eindhoven Airport (Netherlands) 138km
Münster Osnabrück Airport 145km
Luxembourg Airport (Luxembourg) 153km
Brussels Airport (Belgium) 186km
Antwerp Airport (Belgium) 191km
Charleroi Airport (Belgium) 193km

Which airlines fly from and to Cologne Bonn Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Eurowings brand logo
    Eurowings
  • Condor brand logo
    Condor
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • SunExpress brand logo
    SunExpress
  • Corendon brand logo
    Corendon Airlines
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Cologne Bonn Airport.

Activities

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Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

Discover the most beautiful places in Cologne on a guided bike tour along a 15-kilometer-long route. See the highlights fo Cologne, as well as some secret spots off the beaten tourist tracks!
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Cologne Day Trip from Brussels

Discover Cologne from Brussels: Marvel at the iconic Gothic Cathedral, explore the vibrant Old Town, and enjoy a stroll along the Rhine. A perfect blend of history and German charm in one day.
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Cologne: Custom Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Explore Cologne with a local guide on this private walking tour. Customize the tour to suit your interests and see sights like the Cologne Cathedral, Museum Ludwig, and the Romano-Germanic Museum.
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