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About Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
| IATA/ICAO Code: | CGN/EDDK |
| Address: | Kennedystraße, 51147 Köln, Germany |
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany |
| Phone: | +49 2203 404001 |
| Website: | https://www.koeln-bonn-airport.de/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/airportcgn |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/KoelnBonnAirport |
| Arrivals: | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Arrivals |
| Departures: | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Departures |
| Latitude/Longitude | 50.86589813, 7.142739773 |
| Map: | Click to view airport map |
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Cologne Bonn Airport (IATA: CGN, ICAO: EDDK), is an airport serving the Cologne area in Germany. Scroll down or click here to see what Cologne Bonn Airport shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, and facilities we have in our Duty Free Information 2022 Database. Currently in our database we have information on 5 shops, 3 cafes, and 9 restaurants at Cologne Bonn Airport. If you believe this data is out of date or incorrect in any way, please contact us and we will get our team of researchers to correct our data.
It saw about 12.4 million travelers pass through its doors in 2017 and is the seventh-largest German passenger airport. It has 115 destinations to 35 countries. It has three runways, and two terminals. The older terminal is home to shopping, food, drink, check-in counters and jet bridges. The more modern second terminal connects passengers with the rail service.
CGN saw its first flight in 1913 when it was used for military training, and the airfield was built in 1939. The airport was taken from Germany after WWII by the British, and they expanded it and opened it for civilian use. They added a new terminal and two more runways. The 2000s saw expansion that made the airport a competitive destination for more airlines. Canadian Forces uses the airport as a staging stop to coordinate humanitarian and anti-terrorism supplies or troops.
Ground travel includes a rail station, buses, taxis, ride shares and rental car services. There is long- and short-term parking, and EV charging stations, as well as long-distance coaches and a bicycle rack.
How far away is Cologne Bonn Airport from from the centre of Cologne?
It takes approximately 18 mins to drive the 9.5 mi (15.3 kilometres) between the centre of Cologne and Cologne Bonn Airport, making it accessible enough to facilitate and accommodate any travel plans. Make sure you arrive in time to take the opportunity to explore the duty-free shopping opportunities located inside CGN airport, where you can purchase exclusive perfumes and colognes, cigarattes, alcohol, food items, confectionery, and souvenirs from Germany.
What are the parking options at Cologne Bonn Airport?
External parking options are available. Don't forget that you can also opt to leave your car at home, thanks to the many public transportation alternatives that can take you to and from Cologne Bonn Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do upon arrival at Cologne Bonn Airport?
Once you arrive at the airport, you have the option to fuel up for your journey ahead by grabbing a bite to eat at any of the 12 available restaurants and cafes, or why not head straight for the duty-free shopping opportunities at the 5 different shops around Cologne Bonn Airport? Get a last-minute gift for a loved one, or spoil yourself with a well-deserved souvenir from your trip.
Cologne Bonn Airport shops, restaurants, and facilities
Shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, and facilities at Cologne Bonn Airport include:
- Terminal 2 D Departures, Security area
- Terminal 1 B Departures, Public area
- Visit website
- Terminal 1 B Gate, Security area
- Terminal 1 Starwalk, Security area
- Terminal 1 Starwalk, Security area
- Terminal 2 D Departures, Security area
- Terminal 1 C Departures, Public area
- Terminal 1 B Departures
- Terminal 1 B, C Departures
- Terminal 1 C, Security area
- Terminal 1 Starwalk, Security area
- Terminal 1 C Departures, Public area
- Terminal 1 B Departures, Public area
- Visit website
- Terminal 1 C Departures, Public area
- Terminal 1 C Departures
- Terminal 1 B, C Departures, Public area
- Visit website
- Terminal 1 3.OG, Public area
What airlines operate passenger services out of Cologne Bonn Airport?
The following airlines all fly passenger services out of Cologne Bonn Airport:
Duty Free Allowance at Cologne Bonn Airport
If you are travelling to Germany from a country within the EU, then you can bring in an unlimited amount of goods that you have bought in that country as long as the price you paid included tax and the goods are for your own personal use (this also includes items that you intend to be gifts).
What are the limits on duty free cigarettes/alcohol at Cologne Bonn Airport from inside the EU
Despite there not being a limit on the amount of alcoholic and tobacco goods that you can bring in from a country in the EU, if you have goods that are more than the following guidelines, then there is a good chance that you will be questioned by a Customs Officer about what you intend to do with the goods:
- 800 cigarettes, 200 cigars, or 1 kg of tobacco
- 110 litres of beer
- 10 litres of spirits
- 90 litres of wine
- 20 litres of fortified wine
What are the limits on duty free cigarettes/alcohol at Cologne Bonn Airport from outside the EU
If you are entering Germany from a country outside of the EU, then your allowance changes to the amounts listed below. Again, these must be for your own personal use. If you intend to sell the goods or if you go over these allowances, then you may have to pay duty and/or tax).
- 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco
- 4 litres of still wine
- 1 litre of alcohol over 22% volume or 2 litres of alcohol less than 22% volume
- 16 litres of beer
- up to £390 worth of all other goods
Cologne Bonn Airport Reviews
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WHSmith captures news & books concession at Cologne-Bonn Airport
GERMANY. WHSmith Travel has won the news & books concession at Cologne-Bonn Airport, following a tender this Summer. The contract, which runs for five years, covers airside and landside spaces in Terminal 1. In other recent commercial news, Stena Line affiliate R&F Travel Retail opened its first store at Cologne-Bonn Airport in late April, offering […]
R&F Travel Retail unveils first store at Cologne Bonn Airport
GERMANY. Stena Line affiliate R&F Travel Retail opened its first store at Cologne Bonn Airport on 28 April, offering duty paid goods ranging from wines & spirits to fragrances & cosmetics, confectionery, toys and fashion. R&F has been a supplier to shipping companies, embassies and airports for over 40 years. This is the first time […]
Changi named world’s best airport for sixth consecutive time by Skytrax; Hong Kong and Heathrow scoop dining and shopping awards
INTERNATIONAL. Singapore Changi Airport has been named as the World’s Best Airport by air travellers for the sixth consecutive year at the 2018 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Hong Kong International Airport was again considered to have the best dining offer while London Heathrow once more received the accolade for best shopping. Full results are shown […]
Eurowings boosts Majorca services to meet growing demand
Following a strong summer, the travel trend to Majorca remains unbroken, even during the current winter period. Already the months of January to March are drawing many travellers from Germany towards the Balearic Islands in anticipation of spring-like temperatures. Additionally, increasing numbers of Germans own a holiday home on the Spanish island and commute frequently. […]
Whitley Neill gin and Heinemann launch high-profile promotions in Europe
Halewood Wines & Spirits is partnering with Heinemann to promote its Whitley Neill gin brand at European airports in the lead up to Christmas. The activations will run throughout December at 17 Heinemann airport stores including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Vienna. Halewood Wines & Spirits Managing Director Simon Roffe commented: “Whitley Neill gin […]
Eurowings to boost long-haul offering with Cologne/Bonn-Munich connection
Following the launch of more than 30 new flights at the end of March this year and the decision to use Munich airport as the second base for its long-haul offering, next summer the low-cost airline will also launch a new flight connection between Cologne/Bonn and Munich. With four flights a day, the airline’s two […]
