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CGN Cologne Airport Security Times

IATA Code:

CGN

Timezone:

UTC/GMT +1:00 hours

Airport local time:

Monday, 10:58pm


Wait times are rising (35.7% over last 3 hours)
Last Updated:
10:58 PM (UTC/GMT +1:00 hours)2026-03-23
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  • Airport Last Updated

    10:58 PM (UTC/GMT +1:00 hours)2026-03-23

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The average wait time at 10 pm at this airport is 4 minutes

Current: 2 min (Shorter wait than usual: avg wait time is 4 min)

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Recommended Airport Arrival Time
Domestic Flights 2h 0m before departure
International Flights 3h 0m before departure
Based on current average 2 min wait time at this airport

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Best & Worst Times to Fly

Based on historical security wait times across all days of the week.

Best Time
Night
9pm - 4am
2 min avg wait
Worst Time
Early Morning
4am - 8am
3 min avg wait
Flying in the Night instead of Early Morning could save you up to 1 minutes in security lines.

Your Guide to Navigating Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn is a major international aviation hub situated in north-western Germany, conveniently located just 15 kilometres from Cologne’s city centre and serving the former capital city of Bonn. Named after Konrad Adenauer, a Cologne native and the first post-war Chancellor of West Germany, the facility functions as the seventh-largest passenger airport and the third-largest cargo hub in the country. Demonstrating a strong post-pandemic recovery, the airport welcomed over 10 million passengers in 2024. Uniquely, Cologne Bonn operates 24 hours a day without the strict night-flight curfews enforced at many other German airports. This flexibility makes it a critical base for major cargo airlines like UPS and FedEx, as well as a prominent hub for low-cost passenger carriers such as Ryanair and Eurowings. With an integrated railway station located directly within the terminal complex that offers seamless S-Bahn and high-speed ICE connections, the airport provides exceptional accessibility for travellers navigating the region.

Cologne Airport FAQ

The current Security wait time at Cologne Airport is approximately 2 minutes.

Security wait times at Cologne Airport vary throughout the day. Check the historical wait time chart on this page to find the quietest times.

The S-Bahn train (Line S19) is the most popular way to reach Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof), taking just 15 to 17 minutes. Trains depart every 20 to 30 minutes, and tickets cost between €3.00 and €4.00. If you are traveling to Bonn, the express bus (Line SB60) runs every 30 minutes to Bonn Central Station and takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

Note: Ticket control often checks passengers for valid tickets. Tickets can be purchased on the bahn.de site or at the station.

Parking rates vary depending on the car park, duration, and whether you book online in advance:

  • Terminal Access (Drop-off/Pick-up): The first 10 minutes are free (maximum once per day). Stays up to 15 minutes cost €8.00, up to 20 minutes cost €11.00, and every additional 5 minutes is €3.00. The maximum allowed parking time here is 1 hour.
  • Car Park 1 (Terminal 1): €7.00 per hour or part thereof, with a daily fee of €43.00. Online weekly rates start from €129.00.
  • Car Park 2 (Terminal 2): €6.00 per hour or part thereof, with a daily fee of €43.00 (days 1 to 3). Online weekly rates start from €75.00.
  • Car Park 3 (P3): A more economical option at €4.00 per hour and €36.00 per day (days 1 to 3). Online weekly rates start from just €39.00.
  • Car Park P-Nord: Starts at €5.00 for up to 30 minutes, with a daily rate of €43.00 (days 1 to 4) and online weekly rates from €125.00.
  • Short-Term Lots (P1K, P1A, P20): These lots start at €5.00 for up to 30 minutes, plus €2.00 for every additional 10 minutes.
  • Shopping Tariff: If you are shopping at the airport on Sundays or public holidays, parking in Car Parks 1, 2, or 3 costs a flat rate of €3.00 (applies only to entry after 9:00 a.m. and exit before 7:00 p.m.).

Money-Saving Tip: To get the best deal, reserve your parking space online. For example, pre-booking a spot in Car Park 3 can drop the weekly rate to as low as €39.00.

Note: parking rates are subject to change, check the latest on the official airport website.

You can drastically reduce your wait time by using the free CGNGateWay service, which allows you to pre-book a dedicated 15-minute time slot for the security check up to 100 days before your flight.

No, Cologne Bonn Airport operates 24 hours a day and does not have the strict night flight restrictions found at many other German airports.

Terminal 1 is primarily used by legacy carriers like Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines. Terminal 2 is generally used by low-cost carriers like Ryanair.

Free drinking water dispensers (branded “Dat Wasser vun Kölle”) are available in three secure area locations: Terminal 1 near the baggage claim, Terminal 1 near Gate B61, and Terminal 2 near Gate D60. Charging points can be sparse in the newer terminal, but multi-outlet stations can be found near Gates D60 and D80 in Terminal 2.

Yes, sleeping is tolerated for passengers with a valid boarding pass. Terminal 1 is highly recommended by travelers over Terminal 2 because it has older benches without armrests, making it easier to lie down.

Yes. For late-night travelers, the REWE City supermarket located in Terminal 1 (Departure C) is open 24/7. There is also a 24-hour REWE express located at the modernized ESSO petrol station near Car Park 3. During regular hours, you can enjoy 18 new restaurants and bars recently opened across the terminals.

Burger King in Terminal 1 is also open late (until 10:30 PM).

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