Köln (Cologne) to Ankara (CGN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,444 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 58m ago
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VF5138
VF Valuair
7M8
12:20 AM
CEST T2
4:45 AM
+03
3h 25m
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XQ787
XQ SunExpress
73H
6:10 PM
CEST T2
10:40 PM
+03
3h 30m
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PC1682
PC Pegasus
738
9:25 PM
CEST T2 Red-eye
1:45 AM+1
+03
3h 20m
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VF5137
VF Valuair
7M8
8:35 PM
+03
11:20 PM
CEST
3h 45m
50%
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XQ786
XQ SunExpress
73H
9:00 PM
+03
11:40 PM
CEST
3h 40m
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VF517
VF Valuair
7M8
10:20 PM
+03 Red-eye
1:05 AM+1
CEST
3h 45m
50%
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PC1683
PC Pegasus
320
10:45 PM
+03 Red-eye
1:25 AM+1
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3h 40m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 4h 51m EWFRNH → PCVFXQ Vienna (VIE) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 4h 55m AZBTEW → XQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 55m PCVF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
BER Berlin 5h 10m EW → PCVF Berlin (BER) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya 5h 35m 4MEWFH → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir 5h 40m XCXQ → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 45m TK → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
STN London, Essex 6h 24m FR → PCVF London, Essex (STN) to Ankara flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 50m ACEWLX → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Ankara flights
BJV Bodrum 7h PC → PCVF Bodrum (BJV) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Ankara
3 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,444 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

CGN–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress, Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,444 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CGN Routes ESB Routes CGN Live Flights ESB Live Flights
All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Köln (Cologne) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 3 73H 3h30 – – –
PC Pegasus 2 738 3h20 – – –
VF Valuair 1 7M8 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – XQ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF + XQ (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to ESB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
VIE ~4h 51m MUC ~4h 55m SAW ~4h 55m BER ~5h 10m AYT ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,076
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric CGN→ESB DUS→ESB FRA→ESB
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 3
Weekly flights 6 19 13
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 20m 3h 15m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Ankara flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,444 mi / 2,324 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,444 mi / 2,324 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights6 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,444 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CGN to ESB: SunExpress, Pegasus and Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Munich and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ESB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from ESB to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to ESB

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress, Pegasus and Valuair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 6 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).