Flights Cologne → Istanbul
CGN → SAW
How long is the flight from Cologne to Istanbul?
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cologne, where the airport opened in 1939, with Istanbul, a bustling metropolis. This busy route is served by various aircraft models including Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Boeing 737-800, catering to the high volume of passengers at the destination airport which sees nearly 48.4 million travelers annually.
The Cologne (CGN) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (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 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (SAW) heads south-east for about 2,030 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating CGN-SAW
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Frequently asked questions about CGN-SAW
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 57m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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: Pegasus Airlines.
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The Cologne-Istanbul route is about 2,030 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.
