Cologne Airport Parking

Parking at terminal 1 or 2

Cologne Bonn Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. They are located close to each other, around 300 metres apart, and can usually be reached on foot within 5–10 minutes. A free shuttle service is also available.

Because the terminals are so close together, choosing a parking option based on a specific terminal is not necessary at Cologne Airport. However, if you want to compare options by terminal, you can view our pages for parking at Terminal 1 Cologne Airport and parking at Terminal 2 Cologne Airport. It is also important to check which terminal your airline uses before arriving at the airport, as once you have passed security, you cannot move between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Family parking

Travelling with children? Valet parking can be the most convenient option for families, as you can drive directly to the terminal and avoid moving bags, pushchairs, and children onto a shuttle bus.

If you prefer shuttle parking, allow some extra time. You can take the shuttle bus to the terminal with your whole family, but check the provider details before booking. Some shuttle providers may have limits on the number of passengers included or may not offer child seats.

Another option is to drop off your family and luggage at the terminal first, then drive to the parking location yourself and take the shuttle back. Cologne Bonn Airport currently allows 10 minutes of free parking for drop-off once per day, so plan this stop carefully to avoid extra charges.

Disability & limited mobility parking

If long walks are a concern, valet parking is often the most accessible parking option at Cologne Bonn Airport. With direct terminal handover, walking distances are kept to a minimum, making the barrier free parking journey to check-in more comfortable.

If you prefer shuttle parking, check the provider details carefully before booking. Unless stated otherwise, shuttle buses may not offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles, adapted seating, or dedicated accessible parking spaces.

Another option is to drop off passengers with limited mobility at the terminal first, then drive to the parking location yourself and take the shuttle back. Cologne Bonn Airport currently allows 10 minutes of free parking for drop-off once per day, so plan this stop carefully to avoid extra charges.

Travelling with oversized or extra luggage

Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport with sports equipment, pushchairs, or bulky luggage? Valet parking can be the most convenient option, as you can drop off your gear directly at the terminal near the check-in area.

If you prefer shuttle parking, check the provider details before booking. Usually, one bag is included per shuttle passenger. Extra bags or oversized luggage may not be accepted unless stated otherwise, and an additional fee may apply when they are allowed.

Parking with an oversized vehicle

Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport with a larger vehicle? Vehicles higher than 2 metres or longer than 4.5 metres are usually considered oversized. Some parking providers can accept oversized vehicles, but an extra fee may apply.

Check the parking details and checkout carefully before booking. If the oversized vehicle fee is not added during checkout, the parking provider may ask you to pay this fee directly at the parking location.

Parking with more flexibility

If your travel plans are uncertain, Parkos always offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before your parking reservation starts. For even more flexibility, look for the Flexi+ badge when comparing Cologne Bonn Airport parking.

This Parkos badge is awarded to selected parking providers that offer more flexible cancellation or modification options than the standard conditions.