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Cheapest return fare
167 €
Typical prices: 123 €-204 €
Lufthansa
Wed 16.9.Sat 19.9.
IST - CGN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
178 €
Typical prices: 123 €-204 €
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17.9.Wed 23.9.
IST - CGN • Direct
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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

Wed, 16. Sep - Sat, 19. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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18:25 - 2:05
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6h 40m
1 stop
167 €Lufthansa
Wed, 16. Sep - Mon, 21. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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20:10 - 2:05
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4h 55m
1 stop
170 €Lufthansa
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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20:10 - 2:05
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4h 55m
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178 €Lufthansa
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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7:05 - 9:25
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3h 20mdirect
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19:15 - 23:25
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3h 10mdirect
178 €Turkish Airlines
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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7:05 - 9:25
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3h 20mdirect
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19:15 - 23:25
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3h 10mdirect
179 €Turkish Airlines
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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20:10 - 2:05
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4h 55m
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180 €Lufthansa
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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20:10 - 2:05
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4h 55m
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181 €Lufthansa
Thu, 17. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3h 20mdirect
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19:10 - 23:25
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3h 15mdirect
182 €Turkish Airlines
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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4h 55m
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183 €Lufthansa
Wed, 16. Sep - Wed, 23. Sep
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3:45 - 7:45
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5h 00m
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cologne from Istanbul Airport usually cost between 158 € and 306 € in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 167 € on Lufthansa (16. Sept–19. Sept).

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 96 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 257 € and 250 € 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 336 € on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% 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 season

April

Cheapest flight

93 €
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cologne was 93 € for a one-way ticket and 167 € 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 Airbus A321-100/200 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 238 € 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 6,6.

  • 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 124 € or less one-way and 327 € or less round-trip.

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.

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Istanbul to Cologne Köln/Bonn

Monday

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Cologne Köln/Bonn to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4451 reviews
7,5Entertainment
7,5Food
7,3Boarding
7,3Comfort
7,8Crew
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Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

2,0 Mediocrenabeel, Jul 2026
IST - LHE
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Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

I wasn't able to bring my little dog with me, because of the feedback team's extremely slow response. How are they even allowed to operate with this paste??

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

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

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

Lost long time boarding because of a system anticipation done and they took to long to rectify when travel avant told them .

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

I requested a special meal (kosher) several months ahead of the flight . It was listed on the Turkish air website that I had a kosher meal. In-flight, there was no kosher meal. I was not able to eat during the nearly 8-hour flight. There also was no kosher meal on the second leg of the trip. The flight attendants said there was nothing they could do. They had no idea why the kosher meal was not provided. Very bad meal service.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

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.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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

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.

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

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

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