Relay

Gate-side grab at Terminal 2: Relay is your basics stop

Right in Cologne Bonn Terminal 2, Relay fills the gap for last‑minute essentials before security and again in the airside zone, depending on the concourse you’re using. Look for the red signage and magazine racks as you move toward the T2 security lanes; it’s usually one of the first storefronts you pass.

Relay in Terminal 2 focuses on travel basics: bottled drinks under €4, standard chocolate bars, packaged sandwiches, and big-brand snacks. You also get newspapers, German and international magazines, plus simple stationery like pens, notepads, and envelopes if you need to fix paperwork right before a flight.

This is a solid backup if you forgot a phone cable or power bank, with generic USB chargers often under €20 and occasional promo pricing on headphones. Don’t expect full electronics-store depth or premium brands; think emergency replacements that work for today’s flight out of T2, not long-term gear.

Hours track the Terminal 2 schedule, usually opening early for the first departures around 05:00 and running into the late evening while flights still go. Prices sit at typical airport levels, a bit higher than city shops but not outrageous for water, magazines, and basic snacks. If you’re watching costs, skip bigger gift items and stick to drinks and grab-and-go food.

Tip: If your gate in Terminal 2 is at the far end, stop at Relay as you pass security; there may not be another proper newsstand closer to boarding.