Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Copenhagen.
Flights from CPH to SAW start at 01:50 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 15:55 with Pegasus. Overall, there are 74 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CPH to SAW flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this carrier.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates CPH to SAW flights, with 75.41% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CPH and SAW include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
55 € is currently the best price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 118 €. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CPH to SAW, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CPH to SAW.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
76.54% of flights that take off from Copenhagen Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CPH:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Book a hotel near SAW if you're taking a late Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in April.
Before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.