Köln (Cologne) to Pendik, Istanbul (CGN–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC1014
PC Pegasus
321
4:53 AM
CET T2
10:00 AM
+03
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1016
PC Pegasus
320
7:15 AM
CET T2
12:20 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1012
PC Pegasus
321
11:25 AM
CET T2
4:30 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1018
PC Pegasus
321
3:15 PM
CET T2
8:20 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1011
PC Pegasus
320
8:50 AM
+03
10:15 AM
CET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1017
PC Pegasus
321
12:40 PM
+03
2:05 PM
CET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF89
VF AJet
73H
1:25 PM
+03
3:00 PM
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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PC1015
PC Pegasus
320
5:50 PM
+03
7:15 PM
CET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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VF91
VF AJet
7M8
10:05 PM
+03
11:40 PM+1
CET
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1013
PC Pegasus
321
10:10 PM
+03
11:35 PM+1
CET
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Köln (Cologne) to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,262 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

CGN–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,262 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 28 320, 321 3h05-3h07
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to SAW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,530
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.

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric CGN→SAW DUS→SAW DTM→SAW
Distance from CGN 34 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 28 27 7
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 11m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CET · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,262 mi / 2,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 7m.
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.

CGN–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,262 mi / 2,030 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 7m. The route covers 1,262 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CGN to SAW. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZAG, TNG, SJJ, BGY, PRN, VIE, ESB, ZRH, ADB, GZT, TIA, STN, DUB, MUC, SKP, SOF, BER, BLQ, ARN, MAN, HRG, BCN, EDI, FCO and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from SAW to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, DTM and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to SAW

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CGN to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to SAW ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,262 miles (2,030 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ZAG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).