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

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1,266 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PC1076
PC Pegasus
738
4:35 AM
CEST T2
8:45 AM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF70
VF Valuair
7M8
12:50 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
+03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1072+1
PC Pegasus
321
1:00 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1074+1
PC Pegasus
738
3:55 PM
CEST T2
8:05 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1075
PC Pegasus
738
1:30 AM
+03
3:50 AM
CEST
3h 20m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1071+1
PC Pegasus
321
8:55 AM
+03
11:15 AM
CEST
3h 20m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF69
VF Valuair
7M8
9:15 AM
+03
11:45 AM
CEST
3h 30m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1073+1
PC Pegasus
321
12:35 PM
+03
2:55 PM
CEST
3h 20m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 4h 40m ACAIET PCVF Vienna (VIE) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
PRG Prague 4h 50m D8FRRO PCVF Prague (PRG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
TIA Rinas 5h 5m D8 PCVF Rinas (TIA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 5h 10m A3D8EY PCVF Munich (MUC) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 11m A3ACAI PCVF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
HAJ Hannover 5h 13m SK PCVF Hannover (HAJ) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
HAM Hamburg 5h 28m EYSK PCVF Hamburg (HAM) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
DUS Düsseldorf 5h 29m EWLHSK PCVF Düsseldorf (DUS) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ADB Gaziemir 5h 30m XQ AZIBPC Gaziemir (ADB) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ARN Stockholm 5h 34m D8EYSK PCVF Stockholm (ARN) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
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Copenhagen to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,266 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

CPH–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,266 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 16 321, 738 3h10
VF Valuair 7 7M8 3h20
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
738 Boeing 737-800 – PC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (23 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,886
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
+1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,266 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,266 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CPH to SAW: Pegasus and Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Václav Havel and Tirana.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from SAW to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 and Valuair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CPH to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to SAW is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,266 miles (2,038 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Václav Havel and Tirana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.