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Only SunExpress operates flights between Cologne and Trabzon.

Flights from Cologne to Trabzon usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Trabzon (TZX).

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

• SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Freebird: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 326 € return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with 376 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 18 €–86 € 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Cologne to Trabzon most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Cologne to Trabzon route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 274 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 379 €, a difference of 105 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 0:45
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 0:45.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of 339 €. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cologne to Trabzon takes 3h 55m, covering 4.382 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 180 € to 791 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cologne to Trabzon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 111 €, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 44m, compared to 7h 46m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 46m via Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

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

Trabzon Airport (TZX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Avec Car Rental
• Windycar
• Sixt
• Wheego

Return flights from Cologne to Trabzon range from 243 € to 489 €, with an average of 339 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 243 € counts as a good deal.