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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ankara to Cologne:

• Earliest: departs at 0:25 and lands at 4:12
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 2:32.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ankara to Cologne.

A direct flight from Ankara to Cologne takes 3h 47m, covering 3.738 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Ankara to Cologne range from 144 € to 249 €, with an average of 189 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 144 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the 189 € route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 190 € return and stopover options via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) at 193 €.

Ajet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Ankara to Cologne flights are:

• Ajet: 84% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 82% on time
• Corendon Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 14 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SunExpress and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 125 € to 1.233 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ankara to Cologne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 90 €, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Flights from Ankara to Cologne usually depart from Ankara Esenboga (ESB) and arrive at Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ankara to Cologne route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

Connecting flights from Ankara to Cologne most commonly pass through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Ankara to Cologne. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 168 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 216 €, a difference of 49 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Ankara and Cologne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ajet
• Pegasus Airlines
• SunExpress

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 18m, compared to 11h 12m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Cologne is 1 hour behind Ankara (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cologne are Lanxess Arena, Musical Dome, and Heumarkt. These are among the most viewed places in Cologne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ankara to Cologne flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.