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CGN Cologne Bonn Airport

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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) serves Cologne, about 16 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.

IATACGN
ICAOEDDK
ServesCologne
From centre16 km
Non-stop92
Airlines26
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation92 m

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The airport in numbers

Cologne Bonn Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cologne Bonn Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.8M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 13M in 2018.

Opened
1939
87 years ago
Passengers / year
8.8M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
13M
in 2018
Elevation
92 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1991–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne

The airport is about 16 km southeast of Cologne, about 33 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: €31–€49.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~23 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~33 min€31–€49
Private transfer~33 minfixed upfront
Car rental~33 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CGN 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Düsseldorf47 km66 min€87–€139
Beilstein84 km88 min€153–€244
Frankfurt137 km144 min€248–€394
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cologne Bonn Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€31–€49 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 Cologne ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cologne Bonn Airport

Non-stop flights to about 92 destinations, operated by 26 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Germanwings · Air Berlin · TUIfly · Ryanair · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Wizz Air · Austrian Airlines · Condor Flugdienst · Lufthansa · Pegasus Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cologne Bonn 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cologne Bonn Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cologne shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 16 km southeast of Cologne, about 33 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne?
Roughly €31–€49 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cologne Bonn Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cologne?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Cologne Bonn Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cologne Bonn Airport?
About 92 destinations, including Berlin, Antalya, Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria. 26 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cologne Bonn Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cologne Bonn Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cologne Bonn Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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