Früh bis spät

Gate-side in Terminal 1, Früh bis spät covers the long layover gap.

This sit-down restaurant sits in Terminal 1 at Cologne Bonn Airport, so you’re eating within a short walk of most Eurowings and Lufthansa Schengen gates. The name fits: it generally opens early in the morning and runs through late evening, catching both 06:00 departures and late returns. Expect a straightforward German airport menu: schnitzel plates, sausages, salads, and a few pasta options, plus coffee, soft drinks, and draft beer.

Prices sit in the mid-airport range: plan on around €12–€18 for a hot main and about €3–€4 for soft drinks or coffee and closer to €4–€6 for beer. Service pace matches typical Terminal 1 traffic; during weekday peaks around 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00, factor in 45–60 minutes if you want a full meal. It works better for a pre-flight sit-down than a tight 20-minute dash before boarding.

Seating is standard two- and four-top tables with a view over the Terminal 1 hall, so you can keep an eye on FIDS screens while you eat. The menu usually includes at least one vegetarian option and a kids’ item, but it leans heavy on meat-forward German staples. Payment by card is widely accepted, including major credit cards and contactless. For a quick snack instead of a full plate, look at soups or smaller sides under €7.

Tip: check your gate on the Terminal 1 screens first, then sit on the side of Früh bis spät closest to your pier so you can leave within 5 minutes when boarding switches to “final call.”