Motorcycle Parking Area

Three-minute walk from Terminals 1/2, on-airport motorbike parking

This Motorcycle Parking Area at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) suits riders who want to leave the bike on-airport and be at Terminals 1 or 2 in about a 3 minute walk. It’s a dedicated motorcycle parking area, so you’re not threading a bike through multi-storey car park ramps built around cars and SUVs.

The pricing is simple: roughly the cost of /8 per day, which makes it one of the cheaper ways to stay directly on the CGN campus without an off-site shuttle. You pay for standard airport security and proximity rather than city-garage pricing, but you avoid the extra 10–20 minutes that remote lots or private garages often add.

Access is surface-level, so you skip the narrow spiral ramps and tight concrete corners that draw complaints from car drivers in the main multistorey car parks P1 and P2. On a motorcycle this usually means less low-speed wobble, fewer blind spots, and more predictable lines in and out, especially with luggage strapped to the seat or panniers.

Security is basic airport-standard; there’s no dedicated guard just for bikes, so regulars at German airports typically add their own U-lock and chain to fixed metal hardware and pick a well-lit spot under cameras. Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes earlier the first time to scout a place, lock the steering, and document the location with a quick photo on your phone.

Tip: Pack a compact disc lock and a lightweight cover in your top case so you can secure the bike quickly and keep casual eyes off your gear for however many days you’re away.