Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Cologne two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to CGN start from 07:05 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IST to CGN flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cologne — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Nis Constantine the Great Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
RM233 is the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Return flights start from RM646. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to CGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to CGN.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near IST:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.