Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
3 hours 35 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Copenhagen is 2 hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For the first departure, jump on the 01:50 flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you want to jet off later, the latest flight is at 22:35. With 25 weekly flights from SAW to CPH, you can pick the timing that's best for you.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Copenhagen (and maybe even some other great corners of Denmark!). Look through the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport offered by this airline.
To break up your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the SAW - CPH route are:
Sarajevo International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
To see whether you need a visa to enter Denmark, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to CPH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
$49 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. A return flight starts at $134. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book 4 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to CPH.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CPH:
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
From Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport takes around 34 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Copenhagen in February.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you'd like to explore Copenhagen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to CPH in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Copenhagen
After booking your flights from SAW to CPH, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Copenhagen. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle are must-do's during your Copenhagen adventure.
Complete your Copenhagen trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Copenhagen Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Copenhagen getaway.