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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $216. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$186 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$203 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.
Istanbul.$212 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $212, select.
Istanbul.$216 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.
Istanbul.$221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
Istanbul.$231 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.
Istanbul.$243 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.
Istanbul.$248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
Istanbul.$256 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.
Istanbul.$265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Copenhagen to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $265
Jun
from $216
Jul
from $369
Aug
from $287
Sep
from $212
Oct
from $274
Nov
from $186
Dec
from $195
Jan
from $195
Feb
from $195
Mar
from $195
Apr
from $375

Direct flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul

Alternative Copenhagen to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Copenhagen to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from $186
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Copenhagen to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$186
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week192

Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul is $186. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and PIA fly direct from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 192 flights per week flying from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Copenhagen Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $186.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul is 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Copenhagen, where Copenhagen Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from 30 weekly services between CPH and IST.

  • Leave enough time to get on your CPH to Istanbul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a popular month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Begin your trip at CPH and fly straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul. Get up and away with one of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from CPH to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

  • Travelling from central Copenhagen to CPH takes about 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:

  • Copenhagen Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart CPH reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul flight is $97. The cheapest price for a return flight is $186. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from CPH to Istanbul by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for finding cheap Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from CPH to Istanbul.

  • Find an affordable flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from CPH to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is located around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your CPH to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can get you a lower rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CPH to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are a couple of major attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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