How to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen
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 Istanbul to Copenhagen. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 20m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €62, on Tue, Sep 1.
2007 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €70Checked Sep 10 | 3h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €269Reading date not recorded | 63h 15m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€70Checked Sep 103h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€269Reading date not recorded63h 15m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Copenhagen: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Copenhagen Kastrupflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m
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
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Copenhagen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€86Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Cologne, Cologne-CopenhagenBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Copenhagen works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Copenhagen, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €70 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Copenhagen from Istanbul?
About 2007 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Copenhagen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €62 to €170. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Copenhagen?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Copenhagen?
About 3h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Copenhagen?
Istanbul is SAW and Copenhagen is CPH, so this route is usually written SAW to CPH.
Which operators run Istanbul to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen?
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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