Copenhagen – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle at your address in Copenhagen and deliver it to your address in Turkey – by international car carrier truck or in a container. By road it takes about 8–10 business days, and the same route runs from Turkey back to Denmark.
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At a glance
- Origin
- CopenhagenDenmark
- Distance to Turkey
- ~2,020 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~1,850 km to the Kapıkule crossing
- Border crossing
- Kapıkule
- Typical transit
- 8–10 business daysby road, standard shared load
- Transport method
- Car carrier truck or container
- Nearby container ports
- Aarhus (~160 km), Göteborg (~230 km), Hamburg (~290 km)
- Pickup areas
- Nørrebro, Ishøj, Brøndby, Albertslund, Høje-Taastrup, Hvidovre
The distances above are straight-line estimates. Actual timing depends on the pickup day, destination and season, and is confirmed in your quote.
Copenhagen and Turkey
Copenhagen and its western suburbs (Ishøj, Brøndby, Albertslund) are home to most of Denmark's Turkish community.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in Copenhagen can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. Besides central Copenhagen, we also collect from surrounding areas such as Nørrebro, Ishøj, Brøndby, Albertslund.
Two ways to move your car from Copenhagen
By road: car carrier truck
The car carrier collects your car in Copenhagen and brings it into Turkey via Kapıkule – about 1,850 km away as the crow flies – while you travel by plane. Typical transit on a standard shared load: 8–10 business days.
DetailsBy sea: enclosed container
If you prefer sea transport, your car leaves from ports near Copenhagen – Aarhus (~160 km), Göteborg (~230 km) – in a container and arrives in Turkey at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Denmark:
- Report the permanent export to Motorstyrelsen and return the plates.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Copenhagen
Don't worry about the way back: we collect the car at your address in Turkey and bring it to Copenhagen. Book early for the end of the season.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Copenhagen and Turkey take?
By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 8–10 business days. The exact timing depends on the pickup date, your destination and queues at Kapıkule; we confirm it in writing in your quote.
Which areas around Copenhagen do you collect from?
We collect in Copenhagen and the surrounding area, including Nørrebro, Ishøj, Brøndby, Albertslund, Høje-Taastrup, Hvidovre. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Copenhagen?
In a straight line: Aarhus (~160 km), Göteborg (~230 km), Hamburg (~290 km). Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin; the port used depends on vessel schedules and is confirmed in your quote.
How far is Copenhagen from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 1,850 km in a straight line, and about 2,020 km to Istanbul. The road distance is longer, depending on the route.
Truck or container?
For one car and door-to-door speed, road is usually more practical; for several cars or belongings, a container can be better.
Other cities in Denmark
Our other city pages near Copenhagen (straight line): Odense (~140 km), Aarhus (~160 km).
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