Cologne/bonn Airport

Flew to/from Terminal 2 on a return flight from London Stansted with Ryanair. First impressions were very good with a clean, spacious Terminal following a quick and easy arrival. On Departure however the Security staff were rude with poor communication to passengers and took a long time to process each person (thankfully it was quiet) although I appreciate they are there for our safety so take that one on the chin. Was a bit disappointed with the range of shops, bars/restaurants and were nothing more than just about adequate, particularly once through the Passport checks that UK flights are subject to. Other than that, not too unpleasant though I feel we might have been lucky as were only one or two other flights in the same Terminal during the two and half hours we were there. Overall not too bad an airport and well connected to Cologne via train.

How is it possible that in the area of departures there are still not enough plugs for laptops? I never can charge my laptop when not sitting in the lounge and in the departure area for flights to the UK there is no lounge. This is just very, very bad service and it doesn't help that this airport always plays the pling-pling music with the anouncement "hope to see you soon". No, hope not to have to fly from Cologne-Bonn Airport again.

Short distances, almost all relevant services for continental travels, fair pricing for parking, 24/7 operations, friendly atmosphere. WiFi is free of charge but occasionally overloaded, limited selection of food and beverages in the security area but too expensive (as probably on all airports). Power outlets in public seating would be nice. Whenever I can I fly from CGN instead of DUS, DTM, or FRA.

Very pleasant experience. Security staff were friendly and well organized, no long waiting time. Passport control for non-Schengen flights could be better as it opens quite late (we had a very early flight to London). Passport control was well organized and pleasant with no significant waiting times. All seating areas and toilets in the Terminal are very clean. Many shops and Cafés for such a medium-sized airport, even after the security control. Very nice airport.

We flew to Antalya with tuifly and arrived at Cologne/Bonn by train. The way to the Check-in Counter in Terminal 2 was easy to find and also very short. We appreciate that the Terminal was not crowded, clean and bright. We made a little stop at McDonalds where we found a playzone for our kids. The big panorama windows allow them to watch the aircrafts on the aprons and a little playground with a plane and a slide shorten our waiting time. It was an enjoyable atmosphere and a very good start in our holiday.

Enjoyed my trip to Mallorca with AB and CGN's Terminal 2 with its modern architecture. The check-in was hassle- free. The stuff were helpful and friendly. There was no queue at security! The waiting time was entertaining because of free wifi and the selection of restaurants and shops. The connection with S-Bahn line S13 to Cologne central station is okay. Every 20 minutes travel time 15 minutes EUR 280 one-way.

Great new T1 refurbishment completed. Light airy new flooring clean pleasant! Super fast security check with open minded and friendly and smiling personnel!

Terminal 1 is huge for a medium city. Terminal 2 is much more light and airy but I have only seen it from the tarmac. T1 Baggage claim is the worst signposted among all the airports I've been. You have to search through two long lines of shops for the exit. Evidently they want your last dime before you leave. On arrival the train station is quite far. You have to walk all through the horseshoe shaped terminal building to the opposite edge then down the stairs to the train platform and up to the ticket office. S13-S12 lines are a very fast and cheap way to reach downtown Cologne and back. T1 is spotless as you may expect but it's a bit dark before security. The age of the building is more evident airside especially at the gates. If you are headed to a non-shengen country do not cross passport control too early because after there are really no thrills.

This airport is unreliable in winter as it can't handle light snow. Got held hostage in waiting aircraft for 2.5 hrs following repeated de-icing repeatedly closed runway and broken down snow clearing vehicle on runway.

Probably my favourite airport in Europe. Security lines usually short to non-existent (although Monday mornings can take 10-20 minutes on a bad day). Free wi-fi throughout the airport a bonus. Arriving very pleasant too with immigration normally taking less than 5 minutes. Typically takes me less time to get from plane to car with checked luggage at CGN than it does to get out of London Heathrow or Gatwick with hand luggage. If departing from CGN late evening (or are delayed) there aren't a lot of shops or facilities open past 8pm.