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Security check

The central security checkpoint is easily accessible in the centre of Terminal 1, where both passengers and hand baggage are checked. If you wish, you can book a free time slot for the security check with CGNGateWay up to 100 days before departure.

Carrying out security checks is a sovereign function of the federal government and the relevant security authorities, which the airport officially oversees. At Cologne Bonn Airport, security checks are carried out by staff from a private security contractor.

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Tips for a speedy check

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Please only take one piece of hand baggage with you. The less you have with you, the quicker the check will be.

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Stow small items in your luggage or jacket pocket beforehand.

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Liquids totalling up to 2 litres may be carried in hand luggage.

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Please take off your jackets before the security check. Place your luggage in a tray.

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Laptops and other electronic devices may remain in your hand luggage during security checks.

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Please follow the instructions of the security control staff.

Guidance on carrying liquids and drinks

  • Unlike at some other airports, each person is permitted to carry up to 2 litres of liquid.
  • Liquids may be divided amongst several leak-proof individual containers, for example two 1-litre bottles or four 0.5-litre bottles.
  • Filled water bottles are also permitted, provided the total volume does not exceed 2 litres.
  • Not permitted: non-leak-proof containers, e.g. takeaway coffee cups or drink cups. These cannot be screened by the CT scanners.
  • No separate bag is required for liquids.
  • Liquids remain in your hand luggage during screening and do not need to be removed.

Items in hand luggage

Allowed

  • Mobile phone, tablet, laptop, camera, accessories
  • Medicines and baby food for the journey
  • Liquids, creams and gels totalling up to 2 litres in leak-proof containers
  • (Pocket) umbrella without a tip
  • One lighter per person (no Zippo or similar)
  • E-cigarettes
  • Power banks must be carried in hand luggage. They are not permitted in checked-in luggage.

Forbidden

  • Weapons and dangerous objects, e.g. firearms, knives with a blade of more than 6 cm, scissors, darts, ski poles
  • Explosive and flammable items such as fireworks, gas cylinders and aerosol cans
  • Toxic substances
  • Damaged batteries and batteries of certain classes

The decision as to whether an item may be carried lies with the screener.