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 2 airlines with nonstop service. AJet and SunExpress lead the route. The flight covers 1,444 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF AJet | 5 | 73H | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| XQ SunExpress | 3 | 73H | 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 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 17 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 25m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 8:00 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 AJet 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. The route covers a distance of 1,444 miles (2,324 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).