Köln (Cologne) to Pendik, Istanbul (CGN–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,262 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 24 | 320, 321 | 3h10-4h07 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 14 | 32Q, 7M8 | 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 | 38 | 45 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 10m | 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.
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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 Pegasus and Valuair. With 38 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 10 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,262 miles (2,030 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).