Kölner Dom
The Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage Site, is Germany's most visited landmark. Climb the 533 steps of the south tower for views over the city.
Airport · Cologne, Germany
Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer CGN
15 km from central Cologne. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 15 km
- terminals
- 2
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- IATA · ICAO
- CGN · EDDK
About the airport
Cologne Bonn Konrad Adenauer Airport lies about 15 km south-east of central Cologne and about 25 km from Bonn. It is a Eurowings base, one of Germany’s major air cargo hubs and operates around the clock. It has its own train and S-Bahn station beneath the terminals.
Terminals
The airport has two adjoining terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected on foot. The railway station lies between them. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight departs from.
Services
Both terminals have restaurants, shops, free wifi, lounges, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
S-Bahn S19 / RE
From the station between the two terminals to Köln Hauptbahnhof in about 15-20 min. Some ICE trains also stop at the airport.
SB60
Express bus between the airport and Bonn Hauptbahnhof (about 30 min).
Taxi
Ranks outside both terminals. Central Cologne or Bonn is about 20-30 min away.
Taxis and transfers to Cologne
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The original 1970s building, with its distinctive star-shaped gate modules.
Terminal 2
The newer terminal, opened in 2000, with the railway station right next to it.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Cologne
Cologne
Things to do in Cologne
Cologne, the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a 2,000-year-old city on the Rhine dominated by its towering Gothic cathedral. It is famous for its carnival, its museums and Kölsch beer.
Altstadt / Groß St. Martin
The old town by the Rhine, with colourful houses on the Fischmarkt, the Romanesque Great St. Martin church and Kölsch brewhouses.
Hohenzollernbrücke
Railway bridge over the Rhine covered in love locks, with the best view of the cathedral from the Deutz bank.
Schokoladenmuseum
Chocolate museum on the Rhine harbour, with a chocolate fountain and a small working factory.
Museum Ludwig
Next to the cathedral, one of Europe's major modern art museums, with a notable collection of pop art and Picasso.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Cologne?
Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport is about 15 km from central Cologne.
How do I get from the airport to central Cologne?
From Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport you can take S-Bahn S19 / RE (train), SB60 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport have?
Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Landing in Cologne?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal 1: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Terminal 2 forecourt: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A Eurowings Airbus A319 at the airport: MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kölner Dom: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Altstadt / Groß St. Martin: Thomas Robbin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hohenzollernbrücke: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Schokoladenmuseum: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museum Ludwig: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons