Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
3 hours 42 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Cologne is 2 hours behind Istanbul and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
There are 36 flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport every week. Catch the 00:55 flight if you want to leave as early as possible. If you'd like to get the most out of your day, the last flight from SAW to CGN is 22:40.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Cologne — plus maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
To break up your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the SAW - CGN route are:
Vienna International Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Germany. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from SAW to CGN, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
$65 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. A return flight starts from $168. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 3 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from SAW to CGN.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGN instead:
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Cologne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cologne in February.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with temperatures ranging between 12 ºC and 28 ºC. Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for flight tickets from SAW to CGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3 ºC and 7 ºC on average.
More about Cologne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cologne right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from SAW to CGN:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig are major attractions which should feature on any good Cologne itinerary.
Complete your Cologne trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Cologne Bonn Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cologne.