Airport · CPH
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Copenhagen, Denmark

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IATA
CPH
ICAO
EKCH
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Transport
Getting To & From Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) sits just 8 kilometres southeast of the city center and offers fast, seamless multi-modal transit connections. The Metro (Line M2) operates 24/7 directly from Terminal 3, reaching Nørreport in about 15 minutes. DSB regional and intercity trains also depart from Terminal 3 station, connecting to Copenhagen Central Station in 13–15 minutes and continuing onward across Denmark or into southern Sweden. Standard single-journey transit tickets cost approximately 36 DKK (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50) (about $5.50). Taxis are readily available outside Terminal 3 arrivals, taking roughly 20 to 30 minutes to reach downtown for a metered fare typically ranging between 250 and 350 DKK ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54) ($38 to $54).
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Terminals & Getting Around
Terminals
CPH functions as a single unified passenger complex structured primarily around Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, which merge into a single massive airside transit and shopping area. Terminal 3 acts as the primary hub for SAS, its alliance partners, and houses the integrated railway and metro station. Terminal 2 handles the majority of other international and low-fare carriers, while CPH Go serves select low-cost operators like Ryanair and easyJet. Because the landside and airside zones are physically linked, moving between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 requires only a brief 3-to-5-minute walk.
Hours of Operation
Terminals 2 and 3 remain open 24 hours a day. Security checkpoints dynamically scale their hours to match flight schedules, guaranteeing service from 04:00 to 22:00 daily (and opening at least two hours ahead of the earliest morning departures).
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Practical Tips
- Security and Queues: While security processing is generally fast, queue lengths peak during early morning banks and late afternoon waves. Allow extra time if traveling outside the Schengen area, as passport control checks can introduce independent bottlenecks.
- Minimum Connection Times: Official airline minimum connection times (MCT) at CPH can be as short as 30 to 45 minutes for domestic-to-Schengen transfers on single tickets, but budget 90 minutes or more if transitioning to non-Schengen gates or dealing with separate bookings.
- Digital Transit & Tickets: Purchase public transport tickets via mobile applications (such as Rejsebillet or the Metro app) or station kiosks before boarding trains or the metro; tickets are not sold onboard and fare evaders face strict fines.
- Overnight Facilities: If you are stuck airside overnight, select convenience spots like 7-Eleven remain open behind security, though lounge access and full-service dining shut down overnight.
Comfort
Lounges
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) distributes its lounge options across specific terminal zones, though choices can become restricted during peak midday banks. In Terminal 2, after security between Piers A and B, the Aspire Lounge provides paid-access and network-card facilities on the first floor opposite La Place. For non-Schengen departures in Pier C, the Pearl Lounge (historically known as the Eventyr Lounge) serves long-haul passengers with 180-degree runway views. Reports say it was closed for renovation from early 2026, so check its status. SAS runs its main lounge at Gate C for eligible passengers.
Staying Online
Wi-Fi & Charging
Travelers stay connected via the airport's complimentary wireless network, broadcast openly as CPH Airport Free Wi-Fi throughout all terminals, gate areas, and check-in halls without requiring a password. Performance is generally stable for casual browsing and messaging, though heavy data users often supplement it with regional roaming or an eSIM. Charging infrastructure is dense post-security: high communal tables near Gate A features integrated power sockets and wireless charging towers, customized armrests outfit seating in Pier F, and high-top workstations line the Art Wall corridor leading toward Pier C. Nearly all airside restaurants and the central food courts feature integrated tabletop outlets.
Eat & Drink
Food & Dining
The culinary landscape heavily emphasizes a mix of contemporary Nordic concepts, local bakery traditions, and fast-casual eateries. For traditional Danish pastries and heavy-rye sandwiches, multiple Lagkagehuset locations operate across the terminals. Sit-down and quick-bite options clustered around the central transit zones and gates include The Union Kitchen near Gate B for relaxed bistro fare, gourmet smash-burgers at Gasoline Grill near Gate C, and Japanese noodles and brews at Ramen to Biiru. Quick health-conscious choices like Joe & The Juice and OLIOLI are widely scattered, ensuring robust options whether rushing to a regional gate or sitting down for a pre-flight meal.
Driving In
Parking
CPH manages an extensive tier of structured parking facilities tailored to trip length. Short-stay and direct access spaces sit directly adjacent to the terminals in P4, P6, P7, and P8, where walking times max out at roughly 3 minutes. Standard indoor and outdoor options (such as P10, P11, and P12) require a 5-to-7-minute walk to Terminals 2 and 3. For long-term savings, Budget parking (P15, P17, and P19) sits 1.5 to 2 kilometers away but is serviced by complimentary terminal shuttle buses running around the clock. Weekly rates fluctuate depending on seasonal demand and booking windows, with budget tiers starting around 599 DKK ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) ($92) and standard spaces scaling higher, alongside specialized valet options like We Park You Fly based in P6.
Staying Nearby
Nearby Hotels
Accommodation directly connected to the airport infrastructure is exceptional. The Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport links directly to Terminal 3 via a covered walkway, allowing travelers to walk from baggage claim or check-in desks to the lobby in under five minutes. Similarly, the Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport sits just across the access road within an extremely short walking radius from the terminals. For travelers willing to take a brief local transit connection or a short walk down peripheral roads, properties like the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel Copenhagen and the Copenhagen GO Hotel offer alternative nearby bed options.
Sources: Copenhagen Airport Official Site, VisitDenmark Transport Guide, Wikivoyage Copenhagen Airport Guide, Priority Pass Copenhagen Airport Lounges, CPH Airport Official Charging Options, CPH Airport Official Shopping & Dining Directory, CPH Airport Official Parking Facilities & Rates
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