The Lounge by GLNCologne/Bonn Airport (CGN)
★2.5(498 reviews)CGN · Terminal 1
Cologne/Bonn's Star Alliance lounge — Terminal 1, opposite Gate C61, with the airport's longest hours.
The Lounge by GLN is the Star Alliance option at Cologne/Bonn, in Terminal 1 departures opposite Gate C61. It welcomes Star Alliance Gold members and passengers travelling in business class on Star Alliance carriers, so your way in depends on your tier or your ticket rather than a lounge membership. Its standout feature is the hours: it opens at 05:00 and stays open until 02:00 every day, the longest of any lounge at the airport, which makes it a genuine help for late departures and evening connections. The food and drink offer is light — complimentary snacks and a cold selection alongside a bar serving house wine, beer and liquor — and there are TV and flight-information screens to keep an eye on your gate. It's a straightforward, functional lounge that does the basics well rather than a flagship space.
Crowding · varies with departures
Workable for a short stint, but there's no Wi-Fi or seat power listed here, so treat it as a place to relax rather than a productivity base. Come with a charged device and a mobile data plan if you need to stay connected.
A light offer of complimentary snacks and a cold selection rather than hot dishes, served alongside a bar with house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks. It's pitched at a drink and a bite before boarding, and the late hours mean it's a handy option for evening departures.
Dietary: Vegetarian snack options
In Terminal 1 departures at Cologne/Bonn, opposite Gate C61. Follow the lounge signage in the departures area.
- 01Arrive at Terminal 1 departures
- 02Head towards Gate C61
- 03Find The Lounge by GLN opposite the gate
- 04Present your Star Alliance card or business-class boarding pass
Landmarks: Gate C61 · Terminal 1 departures
ℹ Departures,opposite Gate C61
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Other lounges at CGN:
See all lounges at CGNThe Lounge by GLN tips
This is the Star Alliance lounge — you'll need Gold status or a business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier.
It keeps the longest hours at CGN, open until 02:00, so it's the one to use for late departures.
It's opposite Gate C61 in Terminal 1 departures — easy to find once you're airside.
No Wi-Fi is listed here, so plan to use mobile data if you need to be online.
The oneworld lounge is in Terminal 2 — check your terminal and alliance before heading over.
The Lounge by GLN: frequently asked questions
It's the Star Alliance lounge at Cologne/Bonn, open to Star Alliance Gold members and passengers flying business class on Star Alliance carriers.
The Lounge by GLN is open from 05:00 to 02:00 daily — the longest hours of any lounge at CGN, which suits late departures.
In Terminal 1 departures, opposite Gate C61.
