Antalya to Köln (Cologne) (AYT–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AYT–CGN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress, Pegasus and Corendon Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,511 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 49 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h42-4h05 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 14 | 320 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| XC Corendon Airlines | 13 | 738 | 4h | – | – | – |
| FH Freebird Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| 4M Mavi Gok Airlines | 5 | 75T | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Antalya
| Metric | AYT→CGN | DLM→CGN | RHO→CGN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AYT | – | 112 mi | 154 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 5 | 18 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 35m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
AYT: +03 · CGN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Antalya, it's 5:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German Embassy in Ankara, one of the Consulates General (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), or a VFS Global / iDATA center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklarung), and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Germany has the largest Turkish diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million people of Turkish origin. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart all have established Turkish neighborhoods with restaurants, markets, and cultural centers. If visiting family, the Verpflichtungserklarung (formal obligation letter) from the host is processed at their local Auslanderbehorde and carries significant weight in the application. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel during summer as German consulates in Turkey handle the highest volume of Schengen visa applications globally.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to German cities run 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, and others. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Cologne (CGN) all have direct Istanbul service. Germany uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. The Deutschland-Ticket costs EUR 58 per month (TRY 2,204) for unlimited regional and local transit across all of Germany. Single city tickets range from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 depending on the zone.
AYT–CGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AYT to CGN
Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress, Pegasus, Corendon Airlines, Freebird Airlines and Mavi Gok Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AYT to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AYT to CGN is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,511 miles (2,432 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Václav Havel, Vienna and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dalaman (DLM), Rhodes (RHO) and Bodrum (BJV).