airparker.de

What It Is

airparker.de (brand: Parken Flughafen Köln / PFK) is a third-party parking service located near Cologne-Bonn Airport in Germany. Its core selling point is providing self-drive travelers with parking that's cheaper than the airport's official lots and staffed for security, combined with a free shuttle to and from the terminals. The parking lot is said to be just about a 2-minute drive from the airport.

Core Features

• Attended parking: A 24-hour, video-monitored, staffed indoor garage or open-air parking spaces.
• Shuttle service: A free shuttle bus with ample luggage space and no standing room, which can pick you up at the terminal based on your return flight time.
• Parking without handing over your keys (ohne Schlüsselübergabe): This is its key differentiator—customers can park their own car and keep the keys, so the vehicle won't be moved by staff to an unknown location (avoiding the so-called "shuffle parking").
• Valet parking: A key-handover valet service is also available, along with car wash and waxing options.
• Insurance is included in the package price, and a vehicle condition report is completed at handover.

Pricing

The page indicates that package prices are charged based on the number of parking days, and mentions a 7-day package and long-term parking (Langzeitparken) discounts. However, the online "Book Now" module displays a price of €0.00 and requires manually "checking availability." Payment is primarily by cash on-site. Overall price transparency is mediocre.

Pros & Cons

Pros include its proximity to the airport, prices that are relatively affordable compared to the official lots, the peace of mind from keeping your own keys, and the included insurance and free shuttle. Cons are that it covers only the single airport in Cologne and is a small operation; the online system displays prices incorrectly, leaving the booking experience questionable; and payment modernization is low (mainly cash).

Who It's For

It suits travelers driving themselves to Cologne-Bonn Airport for vacation or business who want to save on parking fees while caring about vehicle security—especially those with long-term parking needs.

Access from China

The website is a German-language local service and is directly accessible from China, but the service itself is aimed only at on-site travelers at Cologne airport, making it of very little practical use to Chinese users.