Istanbul (IST) to Cologne (CGN) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne (CGN) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 more charge the same. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne (CGN): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,224 miles (1,970 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 58 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade and more.
How many miles IST to CGN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $53.60–63 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $50.60–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to CGN
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to CGN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to CGN with one stop
58 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings, Austrian Airlines and 1 more
- Via Budapest (BUD)Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air, then Eurowings
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia, then Eurowings
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
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- Via Prague (PRG)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Sofia (SOF)Turkish Airlines, then Ryanair
- Via Nis (INI)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Wizz Air Malta
A2 - Via Zagreb (ZAG)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Varna (VAR)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Sarajevo (SJJ)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Pristina (PRN)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Skopje (SKP)Turkish Airlines, then Wizz Air
- Via Venice (VCE)Turkish Airlines, then Eurowings
- Via Podgorica (TGD)Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro, then Wizz Air
IST to CGN: common questions
How many miles does IST to CGN cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to CGN?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne (CGN).
How far is Istanbul from Cologne by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Cologne (CGN) are 1,224 miles (1,970 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to CGN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Cologne?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Budapest (BUD), Belgrade (BEG), Munich (MUC) and Prague (PRG). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.