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Cologne – Istanbul: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Cologne to Istanbul currently start at $113. The cheapest month is November, from $113. Direct flights from $113.

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$113

15 Nov – 27 Nov · Ajet · direct

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Direct flights from

$113

15 Nov – 27 Nov · Ajet

The route at a glance

The flight from Cologne to Istanbul covers about 2016 km; the shortest flight takes 3 h 5 min, a typical one 3 h 15 min.

100% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Ajet carries 53% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from Cologne Bonn Airport (13 km from the centre of Cologne).

Most land at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (30 km from the centre of Istanbul).

A one-way ticket starts at $59, a round trip at $113.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$113
December 2026$118
January 2027$113
February 2027$140
March 2027$122
April 2027$134
May 2027$176
June 2027$118
July 2027$262
August 2027$299
September 2027$145

Cheapest day to fly

Looking two months ahead, 4 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $64.

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
4
$64
5
$65
6
$67
7
$67
8
$65
9
$66
10
$66
11
$65
12
$68
13
$67
14
$66
15
$65
16
$66
17
$66
18
$70
19
$120
20
$124
21
$108
22
$77
23
$88
24
$65
25
$66
26
$68
27
$68
28
$69
29
$85
30
$68
1 Dec
$72
2
$66
3
$64
4
$85
5
$78
6
$75
7
$64
8
$64
9
$68
10
$88
11
$83
12
$78
13
$97
14
$120
15
$92
16
$120
17
$132
18
$212
19
$150
20
$152
21
$195
22
$176
24
$216
25
$196
26
$152
27
$117
28
$105
29
$68
30
$76
31
$65

Cheaper More expensive

  • $64 — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
  • $64 — Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
  • $64 — Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
  • $64 — Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
  • $65 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • $65 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • $65 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $65 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $65 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • $65 — Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
  • $66 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $66 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $66 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $66 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $66 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $66 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
  • $66 — Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
  • $67 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • $67 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $67 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • $68 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $68 — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • $68 — Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
  • $68 — Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
  • $68 — Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
  • $68 — Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
  • $69 — Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
  • $70 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $72 — Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
  • $75 — Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
  • $76 — Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026
  • $77 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • $78 — Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
  • $78 — Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
  • $83 — Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
  • $85 — Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
  • $85 — Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
  • $88 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
  • $88 — Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
  • $92 — Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026
  • $97 — Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
  • $105 — Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
  • $108 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
  • $117 — Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026
  • $120 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $120 — Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
  • $120 — Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
  • $124 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • $132 — Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
  • $150 — Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
  • $152 — Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
  • $152 — Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
  • $176 — Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
  • $195 — Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
  • $196 — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
  • $212 — Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
  • $216 — Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $98 and $117, averaging $110.

Today's price is about average.

  • 5 October — $104
  • 6 October — $104
  • 7 October — $104
  • 8 October — $104
  • 9 October — $103
  • 10 October — $103
  • 11 October — $98
  • 12 October — $111
  • 13 October — $111
  • 14 October — $111
  • 15 October — $111
  • 16 October — $111
  • 17 October — $111
  • 18 October — $111
  • 19 October — $111
  • 20 October — $111
  • 21 October — $111
  • 22 October — $111
  • 23 October — $111
  • 24 October — $111
  • 25 October — $112
  • 26 October — $112
  • 27 October — $117
  • 28 October — $117
  • 29 October — $117
  • 30 October — $117
  • 31 October — $113
  • 1 November — $113
  • 2 November — $113
  • 3 November — $113
  • 4 November — $113

Trip length and timing

Travellers who pay least stay roughly 7 nights — 12 nights on the very cheapest ticket — and book about 26 days before departure.

Airlines on this route

Airports used

Alternatives

From Dusseldorf, 34 km away, the same trip starts at $112.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Cologne to Istanbul?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $113.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Cologne to Istanbul?
November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $113.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Istanbul?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $113.
Which airlines fly from Cologne to Istanbul?
Airlines found on this route: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ajet.
How far is Istanbul from Cologne?
The distance is about 2016 km. A direct flight takes about 3 h 15 min.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Istanbul?
The shortest flight takes 3 h 5 min; most take about 3 h 15 min.
Which airports do flights from Cologne to Istanbul use?
Most depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Istanbul?
In the next two months, Tuesday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 4 November at $64.
Round trip from $113 Check live prices