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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Scandinavia's busiest hub connecting Europe and beyond.

Opened

1925

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Airport, officially known as Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, is the largest and busiest airport in the Nordic countries. Located on the island of Amager, approximately 8 kilometres southeast of central Copenhagen, it serves as the primary international gateway for Denmark and a key hub for the wider Scandinavian region. The airport handled around 26–30 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global air travel, and has been recovering steadily since. It is the main hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and a significant base for several low-cost carriers including easyJet and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Copenhagen Airport is widely regarded as one of Europe's most efficient and passenger-friendly airports, consistently ranking highly in global airport quality surveys. Its integrated rail link makes it one of the best-connected airports on the continent.

Terminals

The airport operates three passenger terminals (Terminal 1 for domestic, Terminal 2 for non-Schengen international, and Terminal 3 for Schengen international flights), all interconnected within a compact, walkable layout.

Getting to & from

Copenhagen Airport is directly connected to Copenhagen Central Station and Malmö, Sweden, via the CPH Express and regional rail services running through the on-site metro and train station, with journey times of approximately 15 minutes to the city centre.

Airlines here

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) uses CPH as its primary hub, while Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet, and numerous European and intercontinental carriers also operate regular services.

Notable facts

›Copenhagen Airport opened in 1925, making it one of the oldest commercial airports in Europe still in operation.
›The airport is connected to Malmö, Sweden, via the Øresund Bridge, making it a binational gateway.
›CPH has an on-site train station served by both regional and intercity rail, including services to Sweden.
›The airport has repeatedly been named the best airport in Europe by Airports Council International (ACI).
›A significant expansion project, CPH 2030, is planned to increase capacity and sustainability.

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Route map (119 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

International Business Air

DAT Danish Air Transport

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Miami Air International

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

Egyptair

China Eastern Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines

Qantas

Qatar Airways

African Safari Airways

Scandinavian Airlines System

Brussels Airlines

Routes

CPH → SGD6I · AT7

CPH → SKGA3 · 320

CPH → LHRAA · 321 320 319

CPH → DUSAB · 319 320 DH4 738

CPH → PMIAB · 738

CPH → TXLAB · 738 319 73G

CPH → VIEAB · E90

CPH → AMSAC · 319

CPH → OSLAC · 321

CPH → VNOAC · M80

CPH → WAWAC · M80

CPH → YYZAC · 763

CPH → CDGAF · 318 319 320

CPH → VCEAP · 320

CPH → CMNAT · 738 73G

CPH → DUSAY · 319 320 DH4 738

CPH → HELAY · 320 319 321

CPH → TXLAY · 738 319 73G

CPH → VIEAY · E90

CPH → AMSAZ · 737

CPH → CDGAZ · 318 319 320

CPH → FCOAZ · 32S 319

CPH → VCEAZ · 320

CPH → LHRBA · 321 320 319

CPH → RIXBT · DH4 73C 733

CPH → FRACA · 320 319 CR9

CPH → GVACA · CR9 717

CPH → PEKCA · 343

CPH → RNNDX · AT7 AT4

CPH → AALDY · 73H AT7

CPH → AGPDY · 73H

CPH → ALCDY · 73H

CPH → AMSDY · 73H

CPH → ARNDY · 73H

CPH → ATHDY · 73H

CPH → BCNDY · 73H

CPH → BGODY · 73H

CPH → BOJDY · 73H

CPH → BUDDY · 73H

CPH → CHQDY · 73H

CPH → CTADY · 73H

CPH → DUBDY · 73H

CPH → EDIDY · 73H

CPH → FAODY · 73H

CPH → FCODY · 73H

CPH → FLLDY · 788

CPH → HELDY · 73H

CPH → JFKDY · 788

CPH → KRKDY · 73H

CPH → KRPDY · AT7

CPH → LAXDY · 788

CPH → LGWDY · 73H

CPH → LISDY · 73H

CPH → LPADY · 73H

CPH → MADDY · 73H

CPH → MLADY · 73H

CPH → NCEDY · 73H

CPH → ORYDY · 73H

CPH → OSLDY · 73H 733

CPH → PMIDY · 73H

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32074 routes Airbus A31959 routes Canadair Regional Jet 90045 routes Airbus A32140 routes 73H39 routes Boeing 737-80019 routes Canadair Regional Jet 20019 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q14 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7210 routes Boeing 737-7008 routes Airbus A340-3008 routes Boeing 7176 routes

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City & Place Guide

Scandinavian cool meets canals, castles, and world-class cuisine.

Copenhagen is Denmark's compact, walkable capital, blending centuries of royal history with a thriving modern design and food scene. The city sits on the eastern coast of Zealand, connected to Sweden by the Øresund Bridge, and is consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities.

Visitors are drawn to colorful Nyhavn harbor, the palace-filled city center, and innovative restaurants that helped launch the New Nordic culinary movement. The city is famously bike-friendly, clean, and easy to navigate, making it an ideal destination for first-time Scandinavian travelers.

•Nyhavn — iconic 17th-century canal lined with colorful townhouses and outdoor cafés.
•Tivoli Gardens — one of the world's oldest amusement parks, magical day and night.
•The Little Mermaid — beloved bronze statue and enduring symbol of the city.
•Rosenborg Castle — Renaissance palace housing the Danish crown jewels.
•The National Museum of Denmark — comprehensive survey of Danish history and culture.
•Christiania — the famous freetown neighborhood with a unique, bohemian atmosphere.

Getting around: Copenhagen's Metro runs 24 hours and covers key tourist areas, while the S-Tog commuter rail connects outer neighborhoods and the airport. Buses fill in remaining gaps across the city. Cycling is the preferred local mode of transport, and rental bikes and e-scooters are widely available. Taxis are reliable but expensive; app-based rideshare options are limited compared to other European capitals.

Best time: Late spring through early summer (May–June) offers the best balance of long daylight hours, mild temperatures, and fewer crowds than peak July.

Local food: Don't miss a classic smørrebrød open-faced rye sandwich, freshly caught herring, Danish pastries from a local bakery, and if the budget allows, a meal at one of the city's celebrated New Nordic restaurants.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.