Cologne Bonn Airport (IATA: CGN) is a key aviation hub serving Cologne and the wider Germany region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Cologne Bonn Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Cologne Bonn Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Cologne, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Cologne for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (LON) | Ryanair | Direct | 16 Sep | €41 |
| Barcelona (BCN) | Ryanair | Direct | 21 Sep | €58 |
| Vienna (VIE) | Ryanair | Direct | 12 Oct | €94 |
| Valencia (VLC) | Ryanair | Direct | 5 Nov | €96 |
| Palma De Mallorca (PMI) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 10 Oct | €103 |
| Istanbul (IST) | Pegasus Airlines | Direct | 1 Sep | €109 |
| Podgorica (TGD) | Eurowings | 1 stop | 21 Oct | €112 |
| Chisinau (RMO) | Wizz Air | 2 stops | 7 Oct | €113 |
| Malaga (AGP) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 10 Oct | €125 |
| Alicante (ALC) | Eurowings | Direct | 5 Sep | €130 |
| Ankara (ANK) | VF | Direct | 19 Sep | €131 |
| Porto (OPO) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 21 Sep | €131 |
Cologne Bonn Airport has published nonstop service to 95 airports across 28 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CGN.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca | PMI | Spain | 1,303 km |
| Antalya | AYT | Türkiye | 2,432 km |
| Pendik, Istanbul | SAW | Türkiye | 2,030 km |
| Gaziemir | ADB | Türkiye | 2,101 km |
| Catania | CTA | Italy | 1,616 km |
| Ankara | ESB | Türkiye | 2,324 km |
| Munich | MUC | Germany | 435 km |
| Napoli | NAP | Italy | 1,238 km |
| Tenerife | TFS | Spain | 3,223 km |
| Vienna | VIE | Austria | 746 km |
| Al Aaroui | NDR | Morocco | 1,945 km |
| Heraklion | HER | Greece | 2,251 km |
| Ibiza (Eivissa) | IBZ | Spain | 1,407 km |
| Kos Island | KGS | Greece | 2,224 km |
| Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | KLU | Austria | 705 km |
| Rhodes | RHO | Greece | 2,314 km |
| Salzburg | SZG | Austria | 544 km |
| Tel Aviv | TLV | Israel | 3,088 km |
| Brindisi | BDS | Italy | 1,407 km |
| El Matorral | FUE | Spain | 3,050 km |
| Gran Canaria Island | LPA | Spain | 3,174 km |
| Olbia (SS) | OLB | Italy | 1,123 km |
| Palermo | PMO | Italy | 1,486 km |
| Amsterdam | AMS | Netherlands | 229 km |
16 carriers publish nonstop service at CGN, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier X3 | X3 | — | 20 |
| Pegasus Airlines | PC | Budget | 8 |
| Lufthansa | LH | Full Service | 8 |
| Austrian Airlines | OS | Full Service | 6 |
| SunExpress | XQ | Budget | 4 |
| Condor | DE | Charter | 4 |
| Turkish Airlines | TK | Full Service | 4 |
| Ryanair | FR | Budget | 4 |
| Wizz Air | W6 | Budget | 4 |
| Air Arabia Maroc | 3O | Budget | 2 |
| Air France | AF | Full Service | 2 |
| ITA Airways | AZ | Full Service | 2 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 2 |
| Iran Air | IR | Full Service | 2 |
| easyJet | U2 | Budget | 2 |
| Ural Airlines | U6 | Full Service | 2 |
General guidance rather than CGN-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
