Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport.
Cologne is two hours behind Antalya and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 61 weekly Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Corendon Air is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your AYT to CGN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport. When you're ready to start your Cologne holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Germany:
SunExpress has the highest passenger demand on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier that operates AYT to CGN flights, with 78.7% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AYT and CGN:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Prague Airport
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
75% of flights that leave from Antalya Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Antalya Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near AYT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel near CGN if you have a late Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Cologne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and discover more of Cologne and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cologne Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cologne in January.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Cologne Airport for August if you want to explore Cologne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AYT to CGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.