Köln (Cologne) to Ankara (CGN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 5 | 7M8 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
| XQ SunExpress | 2 | 73H | 3h30 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 1 | 738 | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 16 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 20m | 2h 41m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
German passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. No eVisa, no fee, no advance registration needed. You get stamped in at the border and that is it.
The 90-in-180 rule is strictly enforced. Turkey counts all entries cumulatively. If you spend 90 days and leave, you must stay out for 90 days before returning. Overstaying results in a fine and potential entry ban. For longer stays, apply for a residence permit within the first 90 days through the e-ikamet system at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
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 Pegasus, Valuair and SunExpress. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to ESB ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,444 miles (2,324 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).