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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.164 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.
Istanbul.178 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Istanbul.179 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Copenhagen on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Istanbul.179 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Istanbul.180 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
Istanbul.180 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
Istanbul.188 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Istanbul.189 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Copenhagen.Price includes taxes and charges.From 189 €, 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 May.
May
from 164 €
Jun
from 178 €
Jul
from 225 €
Aug
from 191 €
Sep
from 189 €
Oct
from 188 €
Nov
from 180 €
Dec
from 179 €
Jan
from 190 €
Feb
from 201 €
Mar
from 180 €
Apr
from 269 €

Direct flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul

Copenhagen to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Copenhagen to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Copenhagen to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found164 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week113

Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul is 164 €. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and Oman Air fly direct from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 113 flights per week flying from Copenhagen to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 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.
Currently, Wizz Air and IndiGo offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Copenhagen.

  • Flights from CPH to IST start at 00:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 138 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your CPH to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPH and IST:

    • Frederic Chopin Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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

  • 80 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from 164 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPH to IST if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CPH to IST by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to CPH? If you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

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

  • Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CPH to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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