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Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen, Denmark · Europe

CPH delivers efficient, compact operations with excellent city links but trades off some lounge variety after SAS's alliance switch.

Airportist Score

7.8/ 10

Passengers

~30M

Security

12 min

10 photos

The bright, modern entrance and glass-fronted facade of Terminal 3 at Copenhagen Airport. — Photo: Håkan Dahlström from Malmö, Sweden
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Travelers with luggage moving through the arrivals area inside Copenhagen Airport after landing. — Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis
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The spacious departure hall with flight-information displays, seating, and passengers beneath a high ceiling. — Photo: SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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Escalators and stairs descending from the airport terminal hall to the train platforms below. — Photo: Olgierd Schönwald (O…
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An Øresundståg regional train stopped at Copenhagen Airport station beside the platform. — Photo: Johan Wessman / News Oresund
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Passengers walking through a renovated shopping and dining corridor inside Copenhagen Airport. — Photo: Johan Wessman / News Oresund
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An aerial view of Copenhagen Airport showing Terminals 2 and 3, pier fingers, and parked aircraft. — Photo: Thue C. Leibrandt
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The check-in counters and departure hall inside Terminal 2 at Copenhagen Airport. — Photo: Andrzej Otrębski
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The platform, overhead signage, and tracks at Copenhagen Airport railway station in 2025. — Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen
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A Movia route 35 bus stopped outside Copenhagen Airport with the terminal building in the background. — Photo: Leif Jørgensen
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90-120 min early

Security averages 5-15 min; peaks hit 25-35 min mornings/afternoons.

Check live waits on cph.dk; domestic CPH Express fast track opens 5 AM.

Terminal

Use T3 for most international

T2 and T3 fully connected post-security; T3 handles long-haul and metro/train.

Free shuttle only needed if arriving T1 (rare for passengers).

Food

Hit Mikkeller or Joe & The Juice airside

Craft beer and fresh juice near gates A/B; solid options before security too.

Carlsberg bars and Irish Gate for quick pints or meals.

Status

Star Alliance Gold now uses Aviator lounges

SAS exit shifted access; PP members have 3 solid options.

Book ahead in peak summer as capacity limits apply.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for CPH.

Updated Jul 19, 2026

Single main terminal complex (T2/T3 connected airside)
Major hub for SAS (now SkyTeam) and Norwegian
Compact layout with short walks between gates
Strong on-time performance with Eurocontrol data
Direct train/metro to city center in 12-15 min (DKK 36, 3-zone ticket)
Priority Pass at Aspire (T2 A-B) and Pearl (T3 C, non-Schengen)

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Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation8.2

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.4

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~30M

Terminals

2 main connected terminals

On-time departures

82%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Fast city connectionsShort security waitsCompact efficient layoutGood public transport integration

Watch Out For

Lounge capacity limits in summerPeak morning/afternoon crowdsPost-SAS lounge access changesRoadworks causing occasional traffic delays

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

10 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 90-120 min early

Security averages 5-15 min; peaks hit 25-35 min mornings/afternoons.

Check live waits on cph.dk; domestic CPH Express fast track opens 5 AM.

Terminal

Use T3 for most international

T2 and T3 fully connected post-security; T3 handles long-haul and metro/train.

Free shuttle only needed if arriving T1 (rare for passengers).

Food

Hit Mikkeller or Joe & The Juice airside

Craft beer and fresh juice near gates A/B; solid options before security too.

Carlsberg bars and Irish Gate for quick pints or meals.

Status

Star Alliance Gold now uses Aviator lounges

SAS exit shifted access; PP members have 3 solid options.

Book ahead in peak summer as capacity limits apply.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for CPH.

Updated Jul 19, 2026

Single main terminal complex (T2/T3 connected airside)
Major hub for SAS (now SkyTeam) and Norwegian
Compact layout with short walks between gates
Strong on-time performance with Eurocontrol data
Direct train/metro to city center in 12-15 min (DKK 36, 3-zone ticket)
Priority Pass at Aspire (T2 A-B) and Pearl (T3 C, non-Schengen)

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation8.2

Food7.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.4

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~30M

Terminals

2 main connected terminals

On-time departures

82%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Fast city connectionsShort security waitsCompact efficient layoutGood public transport integration

Watch Out For

Lounge capacity limits in summerPeak morning/afternoon crowdsPost-SAS lounge access changesRoadworks causing occasional traffic delays