Copenhagen to Pendik, Istanbul (CPH–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PC1072
PC Pegasus
321
11:25 AM
CET T2
4:35 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1074
PC Pegasus
321
3:00 PM
CET T2
8:10 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1071
PC Pegasus
321
8:34 AM
+03
9:45 AM
CET
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF69
VF AJet
73H
12:20 PM
+03
1:50 PM
CET
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1073
PC Pegasus
321
12:40 PM
+03
2:00 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Copenhagen to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,266 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

CPH–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,266 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 14 321 3h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPH to SAW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,905
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Copenhagen.
CPH: CET · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Danish passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No e-Visa or advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 150 days beyond the date of entry. The visa-free stay covers tourism and business visits.

Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

CPH–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,266 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CPH to SAW. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, BGY, FCO, MAD, MAN, BER, ESB, DUB, BEY, SOF, ZRH, FRA, BCN, AMS, STN, AYT, VIE, PRG, HAM, MUC, DOH, ARN, EDI, BLQ, DXB, DUS, AUH, OTP, GVA, KYA, BHX, BEG, STR, LYS, HEL, BSL, HRG, NCE, OSL, HAJ and ZAG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from SAW to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPH to SAW

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CPH to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to SAW ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.