Cheap flights from Cologne to Istanbul

One-way fares from €52 · CGN → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Cologne
Cheapest fare
€52

Ajet · Wed, 13 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from €52

Direct flights
Yes

Ajet and Pegasus Airlines

Flight time
3h 05m

2,020 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 €58
  2. December 2026 €55
  3. January 2027 Cheapest €52
  4. February 2027 €52
  5. March 2027 €52
  6. April 2027 €54
  7. May 2027 €109
  8. June 2027 €53

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Ajet
Depart00:15 Wed, 13 JanCGN → SAW 3h 15m · Direct
€52one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart15:55 Sat, 23 JanCGN → SAW 3h 15m · Direct
€53one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart15:55 Sun, 24 JanCGN → SAW 3h 15m · Direct
€53one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart00:55 Fri, 22 JanCGN → SAW 3h 05m · Direct
€54one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart15:55 Mon, 4 JanCGN → SAW 3h 15m · Direct
€55one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:45 Sun, 3 JanCGN → SAW 3h 05m · Direct
€57one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart11:00 Thu, 14 JanCGN → SAW 3h 05m · Direct
€57one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart00:55 Thu, 21 JanCGN → SAW 3h 05m · Direct
€57one way, per person
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About flights from Cologne to Istanbul

Cologne (CGN) and Istanbul (IST) are about 2,020 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Ajet and Pegasus Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €52, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cologne to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €52 with Ajet, departing Wednesday, 13 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €52 to €109.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Istanbul?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from €52 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ajet and Pegasus Airlines.

How long is the flight from Cologne to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 3h 05m. Cologne and Istanbul are around 2,020 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cologne to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.

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