Flights Cologne → Istanbul
CGN → IST
Route overview
The flight route operates between Cologne and Istanbul, using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The departure airport in Cologne has been operational since 1939, while the arrival airport in Istanbul opened more recently in 2018 and handles over 84 million passengers annually.
The Cologne (CGN) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 1,966 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating CGN-IST
Frequently asked questions about CGN-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Cologne-Istanbul route is about 1,966 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
