Next Chapter

Get to the gate quickly: the new security checkpoint at Cologne Bonn Airport is now operational. Cologne Bonn is the first airport in Germany to have fitted all its security lanes with state-of-the-art CT technology. The airport thus offers its passengers one of the most modern security checkpoints in the whole of Europe.

A total of eleven security lanes are available to passengers, including a Family Lane and a Fast Lane. Thanks to the new CT scanners, electronic devices and liquids no longer need to be removed from hand luggage. The maximum allowance for liquids is two litres per container. At the same time, the new systems enable faster processing, as several passengers can place their luggage on the conveyor belt and collect it simultaneously. The technical modernisation is complemented by a new lighting and acoustic design, intelligent lane allocation and intuitive wayfinding.

The airport has invested a total of around 25 million euros in the refurbishment of the security check. Thanks to the new technology, the new lane guidance and the visual redesign, procedures are more convenient and the travel experience is even more pleasant.

In 2025, the airport took over responsibility for managing security checks for passengers and checked-in baggage from the Federal Police. This handover set an important course for the airport’s future. The checks are carried out by a security service provider, whilst the airport manages staff deployment. The procurement and operation of the security lanes are also the responsibility of the airport operator.

The redesign of the security checkpoint is part of the extensive ‘Next Chapter’ programme, through which Cologne/Bonn Airport is gradually modernising its terminals. In addition to the security checks, this includes new catering outlets, the refurbishment of the arrival and departure areas, the reopening of the hand luggage exit, and the implementation of modern lounge concepts for travellers and guests.