Flights Copenhagen → Istanbul
CPH → IST
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul?
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 9.8/100 (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) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CPH-IST
Frequently asked questions about CPH-IST
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 2h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
