Flights Cologne → Istanbul
CGN → SAW
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 7.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 (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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about CGN-SAW
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.
