Route Network
Cologne Bonn Airport connects 154 destinations worldwide, with Antalya standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to New York, and the shortest flight is to Düsseldorf.
Antalya (AYT)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Corendon Air · Freebird Airlines · LATAM Argentina · Mavi Goek Airlines · Pegasus · Sun Express
6 airlines
Munich (MUC)
(Germany)
– Germany
Eurowings · Lufthansa · Lufthansa City Airlines · NetJets Europe · Star Air A/S
5 airlines
Heraklion (HER)
(Greece)
– Greece
Corendon Airlines Europe · Eurowings · Freebird Airlines Europe · SilkAir
4 airlines
Hurghada (HRG)
(Egypt)
– Egypt
Air Cairo · Corendon Airlines Europe · Nesma Airlines · Nile Air · Red Sea Airlines
5 airlines
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Eurowings · Freebird Airlines Europe · SilkAir
3 airlines
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Eurowings · Ryanair
2 airlines
Fuerteventura (FUE)
(Spain)
– Spain
Corendon Airlines Europe · Eurowings · Ryanair · SilkAir
4 airlines
Kayseri (ASR)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Corendon Air · Freebird Airlines · Pegasus · Sun Express
4 airlines
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Eurowings · Ryanair
2 airlines
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Eurowings
1 airline
Bodrum (BJV)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Jet2 · Pegasus
2 airlines
Ostrava (OSR)
(Czechia)
– Czechia
Sprint Air
1 airline
Podgorica (TGD)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
Wizz Air
1 airline
Tuzla (TZL)
(Bosnia and Herzegovina)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wizz Air
1 airline
Varna (VAR)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Eurowings
1 airline
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Eurowings
1 airline
Samsun (SZF)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Freebird Airlines · Sun Express
2 airlines
Kavala (KVA)
(Greece)
– Greece
Eurowings
1 airline
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (KLU)
(Austria)
– Austria
Eurowings
1 airline
Pula (PUY)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Eurowings
1 airline
Rimini (RMI)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Trabzon (TZX)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Freebird Airlines · Sun Express
2 airlines
Bastia/Poretta (BIA)
(France)
– France
Eurowings
1 airline
Bonn (BNJ)
(Germany)
– Germany
BPO · CHX
2 airlines
Brindisi (BDS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Eurowings
1 airline
Edremit (EDO)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Corendon Air
1 airline
Elazığ (EZS)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Pegasus · Sun Express
2 airlines
Gazipaşa (GZP)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Corendon Air
1 airline
Maastricht (MST)
(Netherlands)
– Netherlands
CHZ · UNI
2 airlines
Niš (INI)
(Serbia)
– Serbia
Air Serbia
1 airline
Santorini Island (JTR)
(Greece)
– Greece
Eurowings
1 airline
Trieste (TRS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Eurowings
1 airline
Zonguldak (ONQ)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Corendon Air
1 airline
Aachen (AAH)
(Germany)
– Germany
CHX
1 airline
Aleppo (ALP)
(Syrian Arab Republic)
– Syrian Arab Republic
Atlasglobal
1 airline
Brno (BRQ)
(Czechia)
– Czechia
QAJ
1 airline
Diyarbakır (DIY)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Pegasus
1 airline
Donaueschingen (ZQL)
(Germany)
– Germany
NetJets Europe
1 airline
Erfurt (ERF)
(Germany)
– Germany
DigaJet
1 airline
Farnborough (FAB)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
LSM
1 airline
Friedrichshafen (FDH)
(Germany)
– Germany
DWW
1 airline
London (BQH)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
NetJets Europe
1 airline
Monastir (MIR)
(Tunisia)
– Tunisia
Eurowings
1 airline
Paris (LBG)
(France)
– France
AGR
1 airline
Rijeka (RJK)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Eurowings
1 airline
Sivas (VAS)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
AJet
1 airline
Trebbin (QXH)
(Germany)
– Germany
Windrose Air
1 airline
Route and destination data updated September 1, 2026.
Cologne Bonn Airport is served by 69 airlines, with Eurowings in the lead at 29% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 45% of routes. 42 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 57 airlines operate international routes, compared with 18 airlines serving domestic routes. MNG Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to New York with a flight time of 8 hrs 30 mins.
Cologne Bonn Airport provides direct service to 43 countries across three continents. The route network is 9% domestic and 91% international. Türkiye is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- on-time
- 0 min vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 2 min late
- 1 min (-40.4%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 0 flights (24 hour total)
Sep 5
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 5
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
21:00 - 22:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
15:00 - 16:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
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Sep 4
2026
11:00 - 12:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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Sep 4
2026
10:00 - 11:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 0
Sep 4
2026
09:00 - 10:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
07:00 - 08:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
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- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 4
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
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00:00 - 01:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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22:00 - 23:00 |
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21:00 - 22:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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05:00 - 06:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
- Departures
- on-time
- 0 min vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 7 min late
- 2 min (-18.3%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 4 flights (7 day total)
Sep 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 3
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Sep 1
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 31
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
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- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 30
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 29
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 21 min late21 min late21 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
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Sep 4, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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Sep 3, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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Sep 2, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 2 |
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Sep 1, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 31, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 30, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 29, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 21 min late21 min late21 minutes late | 0 |
- Departures
- on-time
- 0 min vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 6 min late
- 2 min (+66.1%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 41 flights (30 day total)
Sep 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 3
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Sep 1
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 31
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 30
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 29
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 21 min late21 min late21 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 28
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 16 min late16 min late16 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 8
Aug 27
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Aug 25
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 24
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 23
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 22
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 21
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 20
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 19
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 18
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 17
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 16
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 15
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 14
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 2
Aug 13
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 12
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 11
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 10
2026
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 0
Aug 9
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 8
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Aug 7
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 6
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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Sep 3, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 2 |
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Sep 1, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 31, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 30, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 29, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 21 min late21 min late21 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 28, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 16 min late16 min late16 minutes late | 8 |
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Aug 27, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 26, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 |
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Aug 25, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 24, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 1 |
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Aug 23, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 22, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 21, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 19, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 17, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 16, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 15, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 4 |
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Aug 14, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 |
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on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 12, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 4 |
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Aug 11, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 10, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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Aug 9, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 2 |
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Aug 8, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 |
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Aug 7, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 0 |
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Aug 6, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,477 ft 3,803 m 12,477 ft · 3,803 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,477 ft 3,803 m 12,477 ft · 3,803 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,064 ft 2,458 m 8,064 ft · 2,458 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 8,064 ft 2,458 m 8,064 ft · 2,458 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 6,093 ft 1,857 m 6,093 ft · 1,857 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 6,093 ft 1,857 m 6,093 ft · 1,857 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Cologne Bonn Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.
Operational Context
Cologne Bonn (IATA: CGN) operates around 173 flights per day to 154 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 14 domestic and 140 international routes, with Eurowings as the leading carrier and Antalya currently the busiest connection. From CGN, passengers can reach 43 countries across 3 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,803 m (12,477 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Cologne Bonn functions as a major hub in western Germany with a network that is strongly oriented toward international service. Most scheduled flying is international, while domestic links are limited and mainly connect the airport to major German business and transfer markets. The route profile combines short-haul European services with a smaller number of medium-haul and long-haul destinations.
The airline mix is led by Eurowings, with additional scheduled service from a range of European and low-cost carriers. The airport therefore serves both point-to-point demand and connecting traffic, with a larger share of leisure and business travel than long-haul hub transfer activity.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Cologne Bonn uses a compact terminal system with separate passenger processing areas for scheduled traffic and other airport users. The airport handles domestic and international flights within this system, with passenger movement organized around check-in, security screening, and airside concourses rather than a large multi-terminal campus.
The layout is practical for a mid-sized airport, with distances remaining relatively short compared with larger European hubs. Facilities are arranged to support regular commercial operations, including retail and basic passenger services, while keeping the overall terminal structure straightforward.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Compact terminal layout
- Separate handling for commercial and non-commercial traffic
- Domestic and international flights processed within the same airport system
- Short walking distances compared with larger hubs
Passenger-facing services include standard travel amenities such as shops, food outlets, information points, and assistance facilities. Travelers can also use the airport’s official information pages for current terminal and service details, including parking information and airport guidance.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Retail outlets
- Food and beverage services
- Passenger information services
- Accessibility support
- Parking access
Airport Lounges
Lounge access at Cologne Bonn is generally provided through a mix of airline and independent passenger lounges, with eligibility typically based on class of travel, frequent flyer status, or paid access where offered. Lounges are usually located airside after security in the commercial passenger areas.
Notable lounges include:
- Lounge names are not consistently confirmed from stable public sources
Dining and Food Options
The airport offers a standard mix of quick-service food outlets, cafes, and sit-down dining aimed at short-haul and transfer passengers. The selection is typical of a European airport of this size, with options spread across the passenger areas rather than concentrated in a single dining district.
Common dining options include:
- Cafes
- Quick-service food outlets
- Sandwich and snack concepts
- Bar and beverage venues
Public Transport and Parking
Cologne Bonn is accessible by rail and road, with direct airport rail service available via the airport station and onward connections into Cologne and the wider Rhine-Ruhr region. Bus and taxi services also provide surface access, and travelers can check the airport’s official transport guidance for current options and connections. For road users, the airport sits close to major regional routes and is straightforward to reach from Cologne and Bonn.
Public transport is useful for passengers traveling from central Cologne, Bonn, and nearby cities in the region, while road access supports travelers from a broader catchment across North Rhine-Westphalia. Ride-hailing and taxi services are also part of the ground transport mix where available.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Train
- Local bus
- Taxi
- Private car
- Ride-hailing services
Parking is available in multiple products for short stays, long stays, and terminal-adjacent use. The airport provides official parking facilities designed for both departing passengers and pickup or drop-off traffic.
Parking options include:
- Short-stay parking
- Long-stay parking
- Terminal parking
- Drop-off and pickup areas
Runways and Operations
Cologne Bonn has two parallel runways, including a long runway that supports a wide range of commercial aircraft. The runway system gives the airport flexibility for scheduled passenger service, cargo movements, and other aviation activity throughout the day and night.
The airfield is capable of handling narrow-body and wide-body aircraft operations within the limits of standard airport procedures. Its runway configuration and operational role make it suitable for a mix of passenger, freight, and special aviation uses.
The runway system includes:
- Two parallel runways
- One runway measuring 3,803 m
- Support for scheduled passenger operations
- Support for cargo and other aviation activity
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Cologne Bonn is an important airport for western Germany and the Rhine-Ruhr region, serving both Cologne and Bonn as well as surrounding urban areas. Its traffic base includes domestic, European, and selected longer-haul services, with a stronger emphasis on point-to-point demand than on global hub transfer banking.
The airport plays a major regional role by providing connectivity for business travel, leisure travel, and freight-related aviation activity. Its route structure reflects a balanced commercial airport serving a large metropolitan and industrial area.
The airport’s role includes:
- Major regional airport
- Hub airport
- Point-to-point carrier focus
- Business and leisure traffic
- International connectivity
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located between Cologne and Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia, giving it access to two major German cities and the wider Rhine-Ruhr urban area. This location supports a large catchment that includes both metropolitan and suburban travelers.
Its position also makes it relevant for passengers from neighboring cities and cross-regional travel flows within western Germany. The airport benefits from its proximity to one of Europe’s largest population and economic regions.
The airport serves:
- Cologne
- Bonn
- Rhine-Ruhr region
- Western North Rhine-Westphalia
- Regional business travelers
Hotels Near the Airport
There are airport-area hotels and nearby accommodation options that are useful for early departures, late arrivals, and overnight stays by transit passengers or business travelers. Travelers should check current airport-area lodging options and access details before booking.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Specific hotel names are not confidently verified from stable public sources
Airport History
Cologne Bonn developed from postwar aviation infrastructure into one of western Germany’s key commercial airports. Its modern role reflects the growth of Cologne and Bonn, along with the broader economic development of the Rhine-Ruhr region.
The airport expanded through successive phases of terminal and airfield development as commercial air traffic increased. Over time, it added modern passenger handling capacity and airfield infrastructure to support both scheduled service and cargo operations.
A defining feature of the airport’s later development has been the modernization and extension of its runway system, which now supports a broad operational profile. This allowed the airport to accommodate larger aircraft and a wider mix of passenger and freight activity.
In its current form, the airport serves as a major regional hub with a strong international network and significant operational importance for western Germany. Its development has positioned it as a practical gateway for both passenger and freight traffic in the Cologne Bonn area.