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. 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.
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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).
Know Before You Go
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.
Sources: Copenhagen Airport Official Site, VisitDenmark Transport Guide, Wikivoyage Copenhagen Airport Guide