Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Cologne and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 109 weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 00:55 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CGN to SAW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering CGN to SAW flights, with 75.22% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and SAW:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is £42. A return plane ticket right now is £80. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from CGN to SAW, reserve your journey ten months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights that depart Cologne Bonn Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 9 miles from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Book a hotel close to SAW if you're on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 30 miles from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 220 miles east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.