Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 is a rectangular, glass-fronted block that runs parallel to the rail station below, with Arrivals at ground level and Departures/Check-in on the upper level. The key navigational reality inside the CGN main airport grounds is that Terminal 2 can function like a landside annex: you may check in here, but critical departure flow often pivots toward Terminal 1. Plan the map around the T2↔T1 connector and the long airside return via the Starwalk to the D-gates.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | T2 check-in hall • landside link toward T1 | long buffer |
| Basement | rail platforms • lifts/escalators into T2 | short |
| T1 central node | security lanes • Starwalk entry | variable queues |
| T2 airside | D-gate corridor • bus-gate vertical cores | medium |
Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Assume Terminal 2 check-in does not equal Terminal 2 security; route your departure plan to the Terminal 1 security entrance first, then “Gates D” via the left-turn into the Starwalk.
- Treat the Terminal 1 security area as the time-killer node; arrive with a walking buffer that covers both the landside backtrack and the airside return to the D corridor.
- Lock in parking/pickup logic before you arrive: P1/P2 choices should be evaluated by shortest path to the Terminal 1 security funnel and the easiest step-free entrance alignment for Arrivals 2.
- For step-free movement, prioritize elevator cores from rail/parking to departures level, then maintain a single-level corridor path through the connector and Starwalk to avoid stairs backtracking near the D-gates.
2026 Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 2 remains the D-gates terminal with check-in upstairs and arrivals downstairs, but departures frequently hinge on the Terminal 1 security checkpoint. Ongoing security modernization and phased works can tighten space and make queues swing fast, especially at peak low-cost waves. For a printable 2026 map, highlight the landside connector to Terminal 1, the post-security left turn into the Starwalk, and the D-gate split points.
2026 Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the main Terminal 2 check-in zone to the Terminal 1 security entrance currently used for all departures?
Walking from the main Terminal 2 check-in hall (Level 3) to the Terminal 1 central security entrance is roughly 500 meters. The practical range is closer to 450–650 meters depending on which end of the check-in row you start from and which security queue entrance is open during peak staffing shifts.
| Route segment | Adjacent anchor point | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 check-in (Level 3) to landside connector entrance | top of Terminal 2 departures hall, follow “Security / Gates B C D” | 80–150 |
| Landside connector traverse toward Terminal 1 | covered inter-terminal corridor, keep to the “Security Check” flow | 250–350 |
| Connector exit into Terminal 1 to central security entry | Terminal 1 central hall frontage to the security queue mouth | 120–180 |
Where is the boarding-pass scan chokepoint located relative to the Terminal 1 security lanes (how many meters before the conveyors)?
The boarding-pass scan chokepoint sits at the mouth of the Terminal 1 central security queue, before passengers reach the tray return and divestment conveyors. The scan position is typically about 12–18 meters in front of the first conveyor openings, so any slowdown there quickly backs up into the central hall.
| Point | Adjacent anchor point | Distance to conveyors (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding-pass scan line | head of the T1 central security entry queue (where staff funnel passengers into lanes) | 12–18 |
| First conveyor openings | start of divestment zone (trays, belt feeds into X-ray/CT lanes) | 0 |
After clearing security in Terminal 1, what is the exact airside walking distance to reach the Terminal 2 “D” gate corridor (first D-gate signage junction)?
Walking from the Terminal 1 security exit to the first “Gates D / Terminal 2” signage junction on the D-gate corridor is about 520 meters. The distance is front-loaded by re-orientation at the security exit, then becomes a straight, fast corridor walk once you’re committed into the Starwalk flow.
| Route segment | Adjacent anchor point | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Security exit to left-turn decision point | immediately outside T1 security, where flows split to B/C vs D | 40 |
| Decision point to Starwalk entry | start of the airside retail corridor | 70 |
| Starwalk traverse | glass-walled retail bridge | 130 |
| Starwalk end to first D-corridor junction | first clear D-gate direction split inside T2 airside | 280 |
| Total | security exit to first D signage junction | 520 |
From the airport train station platforms, what is the shortest mapped route to Terminal 2 Arrivals 2, including the exact level changes?
The shortest route runs straight up from the rail platforms into Terminal 2 via the nearest lift/escalator bank, then forward to the Arrivals 2 doors on the public arrivals level. The only real time loss comes from choosing the wrong platform-end exit and having to walk the length of the station.
| Step | Landmark triangulation | Level change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Train platforms at Köln/Bonn Flughafen station → go to the Terminal 2-side vertical core (platform end with Terminal 2/Arrivals signage) | Basement → Up |
| 2 | Take elevator or escalator to the Terminal 2 public arrivals concourse (the first terminal-level exit from the core) | Basement → Arrivals level |
| 3 | Turn toward the Terminal 2 curbside frontage and follow “Arrivals 2” to the correct exit doors (Arrivals 2 zone) | Same level |
| 4 | If you surface into Terminal 1 by mistake, follow the landside connector signage back toward Terminal 2 arrivals and re-enter at Arrivals 2 doors | Same level (with extra walk) |
From Parking P1, what is the shortest walking route to Terminal 2 Arrivals 2 and what is the total distance in meters?
Walking from Parking P1 to Terminal 2 Arrivals 2 is about 220 meters total on the shortest path. The fast route exits P1 toward the Terminal 1/T2 interface, then follows the covered frontage walk into Terminal 2’s ground-floor arrivals zone without needing stairs.
| Route segment | Adjacent anchor point | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| P1 pedestrian exit to terminal frontage walk | P1 footbridge/sidewalk mouth facing Terminal 1 central frontage | 40–70 |
| Frontage walk to the T1–T2 interface | covered sidewalk running along the terminal face | 60–90 |
| Interface to Terminal 2 Arrivals 2 doors | Terminal 2 ground-level arrivals curb, Arrivals 2 signed entrance | 70–90 |
| Total | P1 to Terminal 2 Arrivals 2 | 170–250 |
For non-Schengen/UK departures, where is passport control positioned relative to the D gates, and what is the walking distance from security exit to that checkpoint?
Passport control sits in the Terminal 2 D-gates spine at the D50 node, forming the split between Schengen and non-Schengen flows. Walking from the Terminal 1 security exit to that checkpoint is about 850 meters, because you must first cross the Starwalk into the D corridor, then continue down to the D50-area junction.
| Route segment | Adjacent anchor point | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Security exit to “Gates D” left-turn split | immediately outside T1 security | 40 |
| Split to Starwalk end | glass-walled Starwalk retail bridge zone | 330 |
| Starwalk end to first D-corridor junction | first major D-gates signage inside T2 airside | 150 |
| D-corridor junction to passport control | checkpoint opposite Gate D50 (sometimes signed toward D70 sub-zone) | 330 |
| Total | T1 security exit to passport control | 850 |
Which specific D-gates are marked as bus/stand gates (no jet bridge), and where is the exact stairs/elevator access point to reach the bus boarding level?
Bus/remote-stand use at the D-gates is assignment-based, so the “bus gate” label is shown on the live gate screen and wayfinding on the day rather than being fixed to one permanent D-number. The reliable constant is the vertical drop: bus boarding runs from the lower level below the main D concourse.
| What to look for | Where it appears | Exact access point to bus level |
|---|---|---|
| “Bus” / “Remote stand” on the gate | the flight information screen at your D-gate door | nearest signed stair/elevator core marked for bus/apron level, immediately off the D-corridor beside the gate cluster |
| “Bus Gates” directional signs | along the D-corridor after the Starwalk entry into Terminal 2 airside | follow the sign to the first vertical core; elevators are step-free and typically sit next to the main stair run in the same core |
| Non-Schengen split nearby | around the D50 checkpoint zone | use the vertical core adjacent to the D50-area junction when your gate display indicates bus boarding beyond that node |
Where is the FlixBus stop at Terminal 2 located, and what is the walking distance from Terminal 1 arrivals exit to that stop?
The FlixBus stop is at the airport’s Fernbusbahnhof beside car park P32/P-Nord on the Terminal 2 side. Walking from the main Terminal 1 arrivals exit to the FlixBus bays is about 850 meters, with most of the time spent crossing the landside connector and then walking the length of the Terminal 2 arrivals frontage toward P-Nord.
| Route segment | Adjacent anchor point | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 arrivals exit to landside connector start | Terminal 1 ground-floor arrivals curb | 120–180 |
| Connector traverse toward Terminal 2 | covered inter-terminal walkway | 300–380 |
| Terminal 2 arrivals frontage to P-Nord/P32 edge | follow “Fernbus/Fernbusbahnhof” along Arrivals curb line | 320–420 |
| P32/P-Nord edge to Fernbusbahnhof bays | long-distance bus platforms area (multiple bay numbers) | 40–80 |
| Total | T1 arrivals exit to FlixBus stop | 780–1,060 |
What is the step-free (no stairs) route from Terminal 1 security exit to the D-gate area (exact elevator locations and corridor path)?
A fully step-free route runs left from the Terminal 1 security exit into the Starwalk, stays on the same airside level into Terminal 2, then uses the first signed lift core on the D-corridor only if you need a lower-level bus boarding area. If you remain on the main D departure concourse, the entire walk can be done without any elevator after security.
- From the Terminal 1 security exit, turn left toward “Terminal 2 / Gates D” at the first flow split in the central airside hall.
- Stay on the Starwalk level through the retail corridor and continue straight as the architecture transitions into Terminal 2 airside; this delivers you onto the D-gate spine on the same level.
- If your gate display shows bus/remote stand boarding, use the nearest marked elevator in the D-corridor vertical core beside the stairs to descend to the bus boarding level; remain in the same core for the return ascent after boarding call if required.
Once airside, what is the closest food/drink point between the Terminal 1 security exit and the D-gate corridor, and what is the walking distance to it?
The closest food/drink option is the first café or takeaway counter at the start of the Starwalk retail zone immediately after you turn left from the Terminal 1 security exit. Walking distance is about 80–140 meters, depending on which security lane you exit and whether the nearest unit is open at that moment.
- Turn left out of Terminal 1 security toward “Gates D / Terminal 2,” then enter the Starwalk retail corridor.
- The first grab-and-go/café frontage appears just inside the Starwalk zone before the corridor fully opens into the long glass bridge.
- If that unit is closed, the next cluster of Starwalk concessions is typically a further 80–120 meters deeper along the same corridor.
Archive Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map
Below are all historical map versions for Cologne Bonn Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2023-2025 Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 Map (Official 2023 Edition)
