Köln (Cologne) to Ankara (CGN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair, SunExpress and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,444 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 12 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| XQ SunExpress | 2 | 73H | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 1 | 320 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→ESB | DUS→ESB | FRA→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 29 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 20m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
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CGN–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to ESB
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair, SunExpress and Pegasus. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to ESB is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,444 miles (2,324 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Munich and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).