Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cologne from $57 IST, SAW → CGN, QKL, QKU
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Cologne Hbf Railway Station (QKL), Messe/Deutz Rail Station (QKU)
The cheapest return found recently is $115 with Ajet, 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027, found 4 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $57, Pegasus Airlines, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $115, 19 Dec to 9 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $130 to $202
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $115 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $130 to $202.
Cheapest return found recently
$115
19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · Ajet
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · Return leaves 12:15 a.m. · 6 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$115
19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · Ajet
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Leaves 9:40 p.m. · Return leaves 12:15 a.m. · 6 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$115 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027found 4 hours agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $103 to $132.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 14 Nov to 30 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
189 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 23 Nov | $237 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 10 Dec | $137 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 27 Dec | $179 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $115 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 29 Jan 2027 | $125 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $132 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 30 Dec | $203 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $118 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $165 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $130 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $130 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 | $261 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 May 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 | $202 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $115.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ajet, Pegasus Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $60 to $65.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$57
10 Jul 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · 3 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$57
10 Jul 2027 · Pegasus Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · 3 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$57 10 Jul 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $54 to $80.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 10 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $63 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | stops unknown | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 May 2027 | $66 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jul 2027 | $57 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $57.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Ajet.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Cologne
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 10 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Cologne?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $180 | $146 | +43% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $194 | $146 | +54% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $148 | $121 | +18% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $126 | $103 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $129 | $111 | +2% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $126 | $117 | +0% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $217 | $134 | +72% | 29 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 44 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Istanbul → Dusseldorf
34 km from Cologne
$120
$5 more than flying to Cologne
22 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · SAW → DUS · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Istanbul → Luxembourg
138 km from Cologne
$231
$116 more than flying to Cologne
25 Nov – 5 Jan 2027 · IST → LUX · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 12 hours ago
Istanbul → Dortmund
73 km from Cologne
$232
$117 more than flying to Cologne
5 Dec – 26 Dec · SAW → DTM · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Istanbul → Eindhoven
118 km from Cologne
$322
$207 more than flying to Cologne
23 Jul 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 · IST → EIN · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Istanbul → Dusseldorf
34 km from Cologne
$84
$27 more than flying to Cologne
26 Oct 2027 · SAW → DUS · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Dec – 9 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Cologne?
The cheapest return found recently is $115 with Ajet, 19 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 4 hours ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $130 to $202.
How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Cologne?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $60 to $65.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cologne?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $115, 19 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 4 hours ago. July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $57, 10 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Cologne?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Cologne?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $115 with Ajet, 19 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 4 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $57 with Pegasus Airlines, 10 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Cologne?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 10 Jul 2027, takes 3 h 25 min from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cologne?
Between 14 Nov and 30 May 2027, Ajet has the cheapest return on 7 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and Pegasus Airlines on 6. Between 19 Nov and 10 Jul 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Ajet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work