Köln (Cologne) to Pendik, Istanbul (CGN–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,262 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 22 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 19 | 321, 738 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→SAW | DUS→SAW | DTM→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 57 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 2h 58m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to SAW
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and Pegasus. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CGN to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to SAW is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,262 miles (2,030 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Zürich and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).