Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Cologne is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 36 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 22:40.
Your SAW to CGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cologne (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a breeze with Pegasus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to CGN flights. A reliable 82.01% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAW and CGN:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Vienna International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Right now, ر.ق. 140 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 361. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to CGN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SAW:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Pick up a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and discover Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cologne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to CGN in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cologne. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.