Cheap flights From Copenhagen to Istanbul from £139

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Wed, Jul 15
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul SAW

£139
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 14
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£147
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul SAW

£159
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£162
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 8
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul SAW

£166
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Thu, Jul 16
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul SAW

£169
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11 – Wed, Jul 15
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£236
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11 – Tue, Jul 21
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£246
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 4 – Wed, Jul 8
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£250
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11 – Sat, Jul 18
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£250
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Sun, Jul 5 – Tue, Jul 14
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul IST

£253
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
Copenhagen CPHIstanbul SAW

£254
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Airport Copenhagen
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2040 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
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Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
4434435
2223232
Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 5 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
3444445
2223232
Weekly flights: 44 totalDaily flights: 6.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 5 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
5444676
2223232
Weekly flights: 52 totalDaily flights: 7.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 7 flights

Check-in for a flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
SASSASSKNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
83%
21°C15°C
6 Jun
24°C17°C
Sunday
31 May
88%
23°C17°C
7 Jun
25°C17°C
Monday
1 Jun
82%
24°C18°C
8 Jun
24°C17°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
81%
25°C19°C
9 Jun
26°C18°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
65%
26°C19°C
10 Jun
24°C18°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C18°C
11 Jun
25°C17°C
Friday
5 Jun
24°C17°C
12 Jun
27°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Airport Copenhagen, or Roskilde when they travel from Copenhagen to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Copenhagen and Istanbul is 2040 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, SAS, and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Copenhagen and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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