General Marketing & Sales
The 5 C’s of Cologne Bonn Airport – find out why CGN is your perfect match!
Thanks to global air travel, the world is more connected than ever. Our dedicated team of aviation marketing experts are here to put Cologne Bonn on your destination map. No matter if you run an airline, tour operator or affiliated business, we are your direct contact for new business opportunities and comprehensive market intelligence. With nearly 13 million passengers and 860,000 tons of air cargo in 2019 flown, Cologne Bonn Airport served the most densely populated metropolitan regions in Germany and Europe. Allow us to present you the 5 C’s of CGN – we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Catchment
2nd biggest catchment area in Continental Europe
17 million inhabitants within a radius of 100km
Cross-border catchment to Benelux countries – 3 countries in 1 day
CGN is situated in the most populous Federal State in Germany - North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW)
NRW has the highest population density in Europe
Cologne is the 4th largest city in Germany
Connectivity
More than 170 international passenger and cargo destinations
Over 30 passenger airlines with a mix of legacy, hybrid and low cost carriers
Cargo hub of UPS, FedEx and DHL
Virtual interlining with flexible MCTs powered by Kiwi.com
Seamless intermodal integration under one roof
Connection to ICE high-speed trains
Long-distance bus hub for national & international destinations
Excellent road network with direct airport access to Autobahn A59 leading to all directions
All relevant global and national car hire companies represented in terminal 2
Connected to the NATO pipeline system, Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) and a nearby refinery providing supply of jet fuel
Convenience
Seamless passenger journey
3 carparks with online prebooking possible, P1 and P2 approx. 30m from check-in
99 steps from rail track to check-in
CGN’s train station is located directly below airport terminals
Swift direct train ride to Cologne City Center and UNESCO World Heritage Site Cologne Cathedral in only 13 min. by high-speed ICE and in 15 min. by suburban S-Bahn.
Exhibition visitors reach the fair ground in 10-12 min.
Several shops and restaurants
GLN lounge provide comfort in the secured area
Onsite Moxy hotel
Best airport weather in Germany minimises any flight disruptions
Capacity
Most important 24/7 airport in Germany
Slots at your preferred time (IATA level 2 airport)
3 runways up to 3,815 m | CAT IIIb
Maximum payload and minimal congestion
Short taxi-in & -out time
112 aircraft stands
2 full-service terminals with 86 check-in counter, 48 gates, 17 aero bridges and 14 security control lanes
3 carparks with 12,535 parking space
Corporates
Economic powerhouse – 20.8% of Germany’s GDP origins in NRW, ahead of Switzerland, Sweden and Belgium
NRW generates 4.4% of the European GDP
Cologne and Bonn have significantly higher GDP per capita than the average in NRW
14.9% of German Exports are “Made in NRW“
NRW is Germany’s strongest import state with 22.0% of all German imports
20,000 foreign companies in NRW
High concentration of companies from different industry sectors
like chemistry, pharma, energy, automotive industry, capital and consumer goods, commerce, IT and media2 DAX companies (Deutsche Post DHL Group, Deutsche Telekom AG)
Global players such as Bayer and DHL and hidden champions like LanXess and Convestro
Home of global brands like HARIBO, RIMOWA, 4711 and Birkenstock
Bonn as the former and 2nd political capital of Germany
40% of German ministries and 26 Federal Authorities
United Nations City with 19 UN organisations
Koelnmesse is Germany’s third-largest and the world fifth-largest trade fair and exhibition site
More than 80 international trade fairs every year with some 50,000 exhibitors from 115 countries (e.g. photokina, Anuga, ISM, ART Cologne and imm Cologne)
Meeting point for international MICE business with 2,000 congresses/year with capacity for up to 19,500 participants and 48,000 events attracting 3.76 million people
Marketing & Sales
Tobias Lyssy
Vice President Marketing & Sales
