How to get from Copenhagen to Istanbul
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2007 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
2007 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €63Checked Sep 8 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €178Older observation | 51h 30m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€63Checked Sep 83h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€178Older observation51h 30m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Copenhagen to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen Kastrup → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Copenhagen to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€141October 2026
€70Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesCopenhagen Kastrup-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCopenhagen-Munich, Munich-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Istanbul works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €63 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Copenhagen to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Copenhagen?
About 2007 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €63 to €178. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 15m.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
About 3h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Copenhagen and Istanbul?
Copenhagen is CPH and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written CPH to SAW.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Copenhagen to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 51h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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