BNJ Bonn-Hangelar Airport
Bonn-Hangelar Airport (BNJ) serves Cologne, about 25 km southeast of Cologne. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Bonn-Hangelar Airport — facts & history
We pulled Bonn-Hangelar Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.
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Getting from Bonn-Hangelar Airport to Cologne
The airport is about 25 km southeast of Cologne, about 50 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €46–€72.
Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~35 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~50 min | €46–€72 | |
| Private transfer | ~50 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~50 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From BNJ to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | 57 km | 80 min | €105–€167 |
| Beilstein | 73 km | 76 min | €134–€212 |
| Frankfurt | 130 km | 136 min | €235–€374 |
Which way suits you from Bonn-Hangelar Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€46–€72 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Sankt-Augustin ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Bonn-Hangelar Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Bonn-Hangelar Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026