The distance between Copenhagen and İstanbul is around 2,023km (1,257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Copenhagen to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
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Take the bus to Belgrade and then to Istanbul.
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Take the train to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
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There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $64 and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.
The distance between Copenhagen and İstanbul is around 2,023km (1,257 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Copenhagen and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $120.
The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $64 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belgrade and Istanbul. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Lasta, Ozlem Tours, Transmarian, Mercado Sud, RVG and TransEvren run regular bus services between Copenhagen and İstanbul. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and İstanbul. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, LOT, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between Copenhagen and İstanbul. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.
The flight from Copenhagen to İstanbul typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,943km (1,829 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $365.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) + 1 similar | 3h 50m | $120($120) | every 20 mins | 2,068km (1,285 miles) |
Fly | 3h 50m | $365($365) | every 20 mins | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | $150($150) | once a week | 2,823km (1,754 miles) |
Bus via Galaţi | 2 days 4h | $64($64) | twice a week | 3,589km (2,230 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | $120($120) | once a week | 3,141km (1,951 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 8h | $150($150) | once a week | 3,403km (2,114 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | $610($610) | on demand | 2,943km (1,829 miles) |
Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia
LOT
Air Baltic
Snälltåget
Urlaubs-Express
OptimaExpress
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Alpar Turizm
Lasta
Ozlem Tours
Transmarian
Mercado Sud
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.