Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cologne Starting at $38

The route Istanbul — Cologne is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including Pegasus Airlines, East African Safari Air, Turkish Airlines, Valuair, Animawings, Wizz Air, HiSky, Tarom, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, and Air Serbia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $38) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s main international hub and typically handles the bulk of long-haul and premium carriers. Located roughly 40–50 km north of the historic center, journeys to central districts like Sultanahmet or Taksim usually take about 40–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, with fares often higher than short-hop options; the airport shuttle and Havaist buses provide regular services in about 45–75 minutes with moderate fares. Metro connections are expanding, making transfers increasingly convenient. Pros: modern terminals, many lounges and direct long-haul links; cons: longer transfer times to the old city and occasional heavy traffic at peak hours. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) commonly serves low-cost and regional carriers, acting as a budget-friendly alternative on the Asian side. It sits around 40–50 km from central European-side attractions and nearer to Kadıköy, with travel times typically 45–70 minutes by car depending on traffic; public buses, Havatas/Havaist shuttles and a growing metro link can take roughly 60–90 minutes to parts of the city for modest fares. Pros: often cheaper fares and quicker access to the Asian side; cons: fewer long-haul options and transfers can be longer if you need to cross the Bosphorus.

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) functions as a regional international hub that mixes low-cost and legacy carriers, so you can typically find both budget and full-service options. It sits about 15 km southeast of Cologne’s city center and is usually reachable by the S-Bahn (S13/S19) in roughly 15–20 minutes; regional trains and the bus network also serve the airport, with fares commonly in the low single-digit euros. Taxis and ride-hailing trips generally take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic and cost more. The airport is compact and easy to navigate, which often makes transfers and short connections straightforward, though peak periods can feel crowded and some long-haul amenities are limited compared with larger international hubs.

In different months, ticket prices from Istanbul to Cologne vary: minimum — $41 (January 2026), maximum — $173 (September 2026). Typically, the flight costs $82–$119.