Lounge directory · CGN · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Cologne Bonn Lounges CGN: every lounge and how to get in
Cologne Bonn runs two lounges, both called The Lounge, one in each terminal. The terminals share no airside link, so the right lounge is the one in the terminal and zone you actually depart from. Here is the full map and how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- Two independent lounges, both on Priority Pass and both selling entry at the door, so you do not need status or a business class ticket. The Terminal 1 lounge in the C pier is the better and longer open of the pair, and the Terminal 2 lounge hides in the non Schengen area opposite gate D50. There is no Amex Centurion lounge here.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens both, and both also sell walk up entry, listed around 35 euros for up to 4 hours. Match the lounge to your departure: the C pier lounge for Terminal 1 flights, the D50 lounge for Terminal 2 non Schengen flights only, since you cannot reach it on a Schengen departure.
- The one thing to know
- The two terminals do not connect airside, and the Terminal 2 lounge sits behind passport control in the non Schengen zone. Fly Schengen from Terminal 2 and you cannot reach it, so check your terminal and zone before counting on either lounge.
Orientation
How the Cologne Bonn lounge map works
The terminal decides everything at CGN. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stand side by side but share no airside corridor, so a lounge is only reachable from within the terminal you depart from. Eurowings and most network carriers fly from Terminal 1, Ryanair and other low cost operators from Terminal 2, and there is one lounge in each, both branded The Lounge and run as independent pay in lounges rather than airline rooms.
Inside Terminal 2 there is a second layer to the puzzle. The lounge there sits in the non Schengen area, behind passport control, opposite gate D50. Most Terminal 2 traffic is Schengen and departs from the front section, which cannot reach the lounge, so the D50 room only serves non Schengen flights. Hours and walk up prices change, so treat the figures below as verify at booking, and confirm your terminal and zone before you rely on a lounge.
The lounges
Every CGN lounge by terminal
| Lounge | Terminal and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge (Terminal 1) | Terminal 1, C pier, airside | Priority Pass, pay in; 4 hour maximum stay | From about 35 euros | The better of the two and the longer open, the one to use for Terminal 1 flights |
| The Lounge (Terminal 2) | Terminal 2, non Schengen area opposite gate D50, after passport control | Priority Pass, pay in; 4 hour maximum stay | About 35 euros for up to 4 hours | Only reachable on non Schengen departures; thinner surroundings than Terminal 1 |
| Amex Centurion lounge | None at the airport | Not available | Not available | No Centurion lounge at CGN; Amex Platinum has no dedicated room here |
Two things stand out from the table. The Terminal 1 lounge in the C pier opens 05:00 to 22:00 daily with a 4 hour maximum stay, and it is the stronger room, in the terminal with the wider food and shopping run. The Terminal 2 lounge runs 06:00 to 21:00 on weekdays with shorter weekend hours listed around 06:00 to 20:00, and it sells walk up entry at about 35 euros for up to 4 hours. Both take Priority Pass, and neither is an airline lounge, so cabin and status do not gate them, the card or the cash does.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers both lounges, the Terminal 1 C pier room and the Terminal 2 D50 room. It is the cleanest route in for most travelers, since neither lounge depends on which airline you fly. DragonPass and similar programs commonly list these independent lounges too, so check your own card's app for the exact terms.
Paying at the door works at both, listed around 35 euros for up to 4 hours, subject to space. That makes a lounge a realistic buy even on a low cost ticket, which is the whole point of an independent pay in lounge, and prices should be confirmed at booking.
American Express has no Centurion lounge at CGN, so Platinum cardholders use The Lounge through whatever lounge program their card carries rather than a dedicated Amex room. Class of travel and status are not the deciding factor here, because both lounges are independent rather than airline operated, so a business class ticket alone does not grant entry the way it would at a network hub.
Because the terminals do not connect airside and the Terminal 2 lounge sits behind passport control, the single most useful rule is to match the lounge to your exact departure: the C pier lounge for Terminal 1, the D50 lounge for Terminal 2 non Schengen only. Confirm the door and hours on the day, since lounge hours shift, especially at weekends.
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FAQ
Cologne Bonn lounge questions
Does Cologne Bonn Airport have a Priority Pass lounge?
Yes, two. The Lounge in the Terminal 1 C pier opens 05:00 to 22:00 with a 4 hour maximum stay. The Lounge in Terminal 2 sits opposite gate D50 in the non Schengen area after passport control and runs 06:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and about 06:00 to 20:00 on weekends. Both also sell entry at the door, around 35 euros for up to 4 hours.
Can I pay to get into a CGN lounge without status?
Yes. Both lounges are independent pay in lounges, so cabin and status do not matter. They sell walk up entry at about 35 euros for up to 4 hours, subject to space, and both also take Priority Pass. Treat prices as verify at booking, since they change.
Which terminal has the better lounge at CGN?
Terminal 1. The Lounge in the C pier is the stronger and longer open room, 05:00 to 22:00 daily, and it sits in the terminal with the wider food and shopping run. The Terminal 2 lounge is thinner and only reachable on non Schengen departures, so for a long wait base yourself in Terminal 1 if your flight allows.
Can I use the Terminal 2 lounge on a Schengen flight?
No. The Terminal 2 lounge is in the non Schengen area, behind passport control, opposite gate D50. Most Terminal 2 traffic is Schengen and departs from the front section, which cannot reach the lounge, so the D50 room only serves non Schengen flights. Check your zone before counting on it.
Is there an Amex Centurion lounge at Cologne Bonn?
No. CGN has no Amex Centurion lounge. Amex Platinum cardholders use The Lounge in either terminal through whatever lounge program their card carries, such as Priority Pass, rather than a dedicated Amex room.
Can I reach a lounge if I connect between the two terminals?
Only by leaving and re entering. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 share no airside link, so you cannot walk airside from one lounge to the other. You would exit, cross the covered landside walkway, and clear security again in the other terminal, so plan to use the lounge in the terminal you actually depart from.
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