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Flights Copenhagen → Istanbul

CPH → SAW

2h 58m
Flight time (est.)
9.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Istanbul?

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 58m. 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, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Istanbul's airport serves over 48 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~2,038 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Copenhagen (CPH) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus 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 (SAW) heads south-east for about 2,038 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 58m.

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

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:58
Elevation SAW
312 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~204 kg

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Airlines operating CPH-SAW

Frequently asked questions about CPH-SAW

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 58m. 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 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Copenhagen-Istanbul route is about 2,038 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.