Flights Copenhagen → Istanbul
CPH → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Copenhagen to Istanbul, utilizing aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 1,977 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 85% | 18 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CPH-IST
Frequently asked questions about CPH-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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The Copenhagen-Istanbul route is about 1,977 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
