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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
190 €
Typical prices: 244 €-133 €
Lufthansa
Sun 26.7.Tue 8.9.
IST - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
204 €
Typical prices: 204 €-121 €
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15.9.Fri 18.9.
IST - CGN • Direct
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Cheapest • from 190 € (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 3h 20m
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cologne (IST-CGN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Cologne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Cologne

Sun, 26. Jul - Tue, 8. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 7:45
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CGN
5h 00m
1 stop
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13:05 - 2:05
CGN
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IST
12h 00m
1 stop
190 €Lufthansa
Tue, 15. Sep - Thu, 17. Sep
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 7:45
IST
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CGN
5h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:05 - 2:05
CGN
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IST
12h 00m
1 stop
191 €Lufthansa
Sun, 21. Jun - Tue, 23. Jun
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 7:45
IST
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CGN
5h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:10 - 2:05
CGN
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IST
4h 55m
1 stop
191 €Lufthansa
Sun, 21. Jun - Sun, 28. Jun
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 7:45
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CGN
5h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 - 2:05
CGN
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IST
16h 35m
1 stop
204 €Lufthansa
Sun, 18. Oct - Thu, 29. Oct
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7:05 - 9:25
IST
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CGN
3h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:10 - 23:25
CGN
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IST
3h 15mdirect
205 €Turkish Airlines
Wed, 9. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 - 9:25
IST
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CGN
3h 20mdirect
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10:25 - 14:45
CGN
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IST
3h 20mdirect
206 €Turkish Airlines
Mon, 22. Jun - Tue, 23. Jun
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 - 7:45
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CGN
5h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:10 - 2:05
CGN
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IST
4h 55m
1 stop
208 €Lufthansa
Sun, 18. Oct - Fri, 30. Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 - 9:25
IST
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CGN
3h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:10 - 23:25
CGN
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IST
3h 15mdirect
209 €Turkish Airlines
Sun, 27. Sep - Sat, 3. Oct
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7:05 - 9:25
IST
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CGN
3h 20mdirect
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10:15 - 15:55
CGN
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IST
4h 40m
1 stop
210 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18. Nov - Sat, 21. Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 17:10
IST
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CGN
3h 25mdirect
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18:10 - 23:25
CGN
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IST
3h 15mdirect
210 €Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Cologne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Cologne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cologne on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cologne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne is February, where tickets cost 95 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 260 € and 233 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of 261 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Cologne

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight80 €
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne

When to book flights from Istanbul to Cologne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Cologne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Cologne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne was 80 € for a one-way ticket and 190 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    When flying out of Istanbul Airport you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at Cologne, also known as Cologne Köln/Bonn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Cologne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Cologne.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Cologne, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Cologne are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of 235 € and an overall rating of 7,4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 126 € and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cologne from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cologne with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cologne from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 169 € or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Cologne Köln/Bonn?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Cologne Köln/Bonn.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Cologne Köln/Bonn

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Cologne Köln/Bonn to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Cologne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Cologne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Cologne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4409 reviews
7,8Crew
7,3Comfort
7,5Food
7,3Boarding
7,5Entertainment
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
IST - JFK
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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