Airport security planning
Where can you book a free airport security slot?
Düsseldorf, Cologne Bonn, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Amsterdam Schiphol offer free security time slots. Choose your airport below to compare the booking window, entrance and required pass.
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Booking windows and airport entrances
All five services are free, subject to availability. Rules checked on 28 October 2026.
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| Airport and service | Booking opens | Entrance | What to show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport DUSgateway | From 72 hours before departure | Dedicated entrance at Gates B | Boarding pass; keep the confirmation available |
| Cologne Bonn Airport CGNGateWay | Up to 100 days before departure | Terminal 1 central security checkpoint | Booking confirmation and boarding pass |
| Frankfurt Airport FRA SmartWay | From 72 hours before departure | Flight-specific SmartWay checkpoint | Boarding pass linked to the reservation |
| Hamburg Airport Slot&Fly | From 72 hours before departure | Slot&Fly lane in Terminal 1 | Boarding pass linked to the booking |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Schiphol Security Time Slots | From 3 days before departure | Reserved for timeslots queue | Confirmation email with QR code |
Choose the right access
Free time slot or paid fast track?
These airport services reserve a time to join a separate queue before security. They do not include lounge access, priority boarding or an exemption from screening. Check your airport's rules if your airline ticket includes a separate priority product.
Book from 72 hours before departure at Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg, or three days ahead at Schiphol. Cologne Bonn accepts reservations up to 100 days ahead.
Travelling with children at Hamburg?
Hamburg Airport directs families with children aged 0 to 6 to the PRM/family lane in the Airport Plaza. Check the official lane guidance before choosing Slot & Fly.
Hamburg Airport lane informationQuestions before booking
Airport security time-slot FAQ
Which airports offer free security time slots?
Düsseldorf offers DUSgateway, Cologne Bonn offers CGNGateWay, Frankfurt offers FRA SmartWay, Hamburg offers Slot & Fly, and Amsterdam Schiphol offers security timeslots. Each service has its own booking window and dedicated entrance.
Is a free security slot the same as paid fast track?
A free time slot reserves an arrival window at a dedicated security entrance. Paid fast track and airline priority access are separate products with their own eligibility rules. The normal security screening still applies to everyone.
Can I arrive later at the airport if I book a security slot?
Keep enough time for airline check-in, bag drop and any passport control. A security reservation only covers access to the security checkpoint. Follow your airline's arrival recommendation and the time on your booking confirmation.
What happens if all security slots are booked?
Try another available time for your flight. If there is no suitable slot, use the regular security queue. Having no time-slot reservation does not remove your access to the normal security checkpoint.
Airport sources
Check the rules for your departure
Fast Track Flights is an independent booking service. Airports set access rules, booking windows and capacity. Amsterdam bookings currently continue on Schiphol's official booking flow.
- Düsseldorf Airport: official DUSgateway guidance
- Cologne Bonn Airport: official CGNGateWay guidance
- Frankfurt Airport: official FRA SmartWay guidance
- Hamburg Airport: official Slot&Fly guidance
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: official Schiphol Security Time Slots guidance
Reviewed on . Choose your airport's guide for booking steps and current slot availability.