Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Copenhagen is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to CPH start at 07:10 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 35 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your IST to CPH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Copenhagen (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Denmark!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and CPH:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
63 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Return flights start at 127 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to CPH.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from IST to CPH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Book a hotel close to CPH if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Copenhagen Airport rental car and explore Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Copenhagen Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Copenhagen. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Copenhagen based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Copenhagen Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to CPH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many places in Denmark waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden.
Aalborg is another well-known destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without dropping by Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg.