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Cheap flights from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)

CGN — IST
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cologne Köln/Bonn to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cologne to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$150

Good round-trip deal

$641 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cologne to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cologne-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cologne-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cologne-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cologne-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cologne-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Cologne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Cologne to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cologne to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cologne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cologne to Istanbul Airport is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cologne to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CGN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cologne to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Cologne to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cologne to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cologne to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cologne to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cologne to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Cologne, you will be flying from Köln/Bonn, which is the city’s only airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) is located 9.5 mi from the center of Cologne. There is 1 flight from Köln/Bonn to Istanbul per day from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cologne to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cologne to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cologne to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cologne to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cologne to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cologne to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cologne to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cologne to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cologne to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cologne to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$96Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$104Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$149Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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