Cheapest airlines flights from Istanbul to Cologne

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Istanbul to Cologne, including AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. AJet has lowest fares on this route.
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Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia logo Air Serbia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Cologne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Istanbul to Cologne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$58, and round-trip direct flights start at US$97.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Cologne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Istanbul to Cologne Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Cologne is about 1,997.28 km. The average flying time from Istanbul to Cologne is around 3 hours 25 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$58
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$97
Cheapest monthJuly
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance1,997.28 km
Average flight time3 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineAJet
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Cologne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Cologne

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Istanbul to Cologne?

The average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Cologne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Cologne is March, with an average price of US$50; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$194.

US$194
US$122
US$50
0
    Cheapest
  • US$182
    Apr
  • US$91
    May
  • US$76
    Jun
  • US$66
    Jul
  • US$194
    Aug
  • US$79
    Sep
  • US$102
    Oct
  • US$108
    Nov
  • US$56
    Dec
  • US$81
    Jan
  • US$56
    Feb
  • US$50
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cologne?

The average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cologne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cologne are found during February, with an average price of US$157. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$312.

US$312
US$235
US$157
US$80
    Cheapest
  • US$185
    Apr
  • US$277
    May
  • US$214
    Jun
  • US$245
    Jul
  • US$312
    Aug
  • US$226
    Sep
  • US$306
    Oct
  • US$247
    Nov
  • US$238
    Dec
  • US$274
    Jan
  • US$157
    Feb
  • US$180
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Cologne?

Average weekly flight prices from Istanbul to Cologne by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Cologne is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$167
US$147
US$127
US$107
    Cheapest
  • US$137
    Mon
  • US$131
    Tue
  • US$131
    Wed
  • US$127
    Thu
  • US$139
    Fri
  • US$147
    Sat
  • US$167
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Cologne during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Istanbul to Cologne during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cologne are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$74.

US$192
US$133
US$74
US$15
    Cheapest
  • US$108
    27
    Apr
  • US$84
    28
  • US$74
    29
  • US$95
    30
  • US$165
    1
    May
  • US$140
    2
  • US$192
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cologne (IST-CGN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as US$58 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to CGN on Thu, Apr 23), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$97 departing on Sat, Jun 13 and returning on Tue, Jun 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Cologne with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines AJet Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 25 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Cologne.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cologne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 52 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Cologne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC1015 (18:05) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC1011 (10:04) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1671 (07:13)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Cologne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 23, with one-way flights priced at just US$58.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cologne travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Cologne is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Cologne on April 24, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at US$33.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cologne, with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport (SAW-CGN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
  • The time difference between Cologne and Istanbul is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Cologne

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Cologne?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cologne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AJet provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Istanbul to Cologne, with fares starting at US$130.

US$114
US$130
US$147
US$163
US$179
AJet
US$130
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
US$145
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
US$151
Air Serbia
Turkish Airlines
US$179
Turkish Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Istanbul to Cologne?

Total flights from Istanbul to Cologne across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Pegasus Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Istanbul to Cologne, with 28 flights per week.

9
15
22
28
Pegasus Airlines
28
Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
17
Turkish Airlines
AJet
15
AJet

How many flights fly from Istanbul to Cologne daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Istanbul to Cologne within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Istanbul to Cologne is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

40
33
26
19
Highest
33
Mon
28
Tue
26
Wed
32
Thu
40
Fri
39
Sat
38
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.