How to get from Istanbul to Copenhagen
- 2007 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Flight
€949
Cheapest
3h 20m
direct
Flight
€62
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 12 Oct 2026
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.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2007 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Oct 12 | 3h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €197Older observation | 69h 50m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 123h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€197Older observation69h 50m · 4 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?
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.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Tue, Oct 13€95Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€106
- Thu, Oct 15€106
- Fri, Oct 16€192
- Sat, Oct 17€128
- Sun, Oct 18€157
- Mon, Oct 19€206
- Tue, Oct 20€136
- Wed, Oct 21€125
- Thu, Oct 22€119
- Fri, Oct 23€150
- Sat, Oct 24€150
- Sun, Oct 25€169
- Mon, Oct 26€165
- Thu, Nov 5€99
- Fri, Nov 6€106
- Sat, Nov 7€120
- Sun, Nov 8€114
- Mon, Nov 9€107
- Tue, Nov 10€103
- Wed, Nov 11€106
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Copenhagen on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
Havaist + MetroIstanbul Airport-İstanbul HavalimanıBook →İstanbul Seyahat Havalimanıİstanbul Havalimanı-EdirneBook →
ArdaTurEdirne-Sofia, Sofia-BerlinBook →
FlixBusBerlin central-Copenhagen BusterminalBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Havaist + Metro, İstanbul Seyahat Havalimanı, ArdaTur, 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 €62 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 €95 to €206. 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, Havaist + Metro, İstanbul Seyahat Havalimanı, ArdaTur, 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026