CPH · Copenhagen, Denmark · International Hub
Copenhagen Airport Guide
Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Copenhagen Airport (CPH), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.
Quick answer
- Terminals: 2 terminals
- Minimum connection time: 45 min domestic, 45 min international to domestic
- Arrive: Follow your airline's check-in deadline
- To Copenhagen: about 15 min one-way
- Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes
Map
Terminals & connections
Copenhagen Airport has 2 terminals. Transfer system: Walking (single connected complex, gate fingers A-F). A clean flat 45 minutes for every sector. The only real variable is whether your connection crosses the Schengen border (passport control at the C-finger non-Schengen pier).
Terminal 2
2 airlines: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle
Shares one complex with Terminal 3. Gate fingers A-F under a single roof.
Terminal 3
3 airlines: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Main international terminal; Metro and rail station in direct extension. Transfer Center between gates B and C.
Minimum connection times
- Domestic to domestic
- 45 min
- Domestic to international
- 45 min
- International to domestic
- 45 min
- International to international
- 45 min
- Transfer system
- Walking (single connected complex, gate fingers A-F)
- Airside connected
- Not published
Layover helper
Find how long to plan for a connection at CPH: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.
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Security & TSA
Security waits at CPH vary by time of day and checkpoint. We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by CPH, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines.
- TSA PreCheck
- Not available
- CLEAR
- Not available
- Global Entry
- Not available
Schengen airport; no US TSA programs. EU Entry/Exit System (EES) live since 12 Oct 2025 for non-Schengen border crossings.
Lounges
1 notable lounge at CPH, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.
SAS Lounge
Terminal 3, non-SchengenSAS / SkyTeam
Access: Business class, SAS EuroBonus elite, SkyTeam Elite Plus, paid day pass
Amenities: Showers, Buffet, Bar
Amenities
6 of 7 core amenities available at CPH: showers, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pharmacy, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.
Showers
Available
Premium lounges
Sleep pods
Not available
WiFi
Free (good)
Free wifi
Nursing rooms
Available
All terminals
Chapel
Available
Quiet room
Pet relief areas
Available
Pet relief areas
Dining highlights
Terminal 3: Lagkagehuset, Joe & The Juice
Ground transport to Copenhagen
CPH is about 15 min from downtown Copenhagen by the fastest transit option.
| Option | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
Metro M2 Subway Station in direct extension of Terminal 3. Runs every 4-6 minutes in the day and evening, every 15-20 minutes at night. Buy tickets at the station or the DSB ticket office in Terminal 3. | Varies | about 15 min |
DSB train to Copenhagen Central (Kobenhavn H) Train InterCity trains run between the airport and Copenhagen city centre from Terminal 3, tracks 1 and 2. Buy tickets before boarding (no sales on the train). | Varies | Varies |
Taxi / rideshare Rideshare | Varies | Varies |
Parking
CPH does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; on-airport parking is priced dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. Denmark prices in DKK via cph.dk.
- Short-term
- Varies
- Long-term
- Varies
- Economy
- Not published
- Valet
- Not published
Can I leave CPH during a layover?
Yes, CPH is close enough to Copenhagen that a 3-hour layover is workable. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Copenhagen. Round-trip to the city center is about 30 min plus re-screening on return.
City center is about 15 min by Metro from Nørreport Station. 3+ hour layovers easily reach Nyhavn or Tivoli. Non-EU nationals: Schengen entry plus EES biometrics apply if you leave.
Overnight layover hotels
- $$$Clarion Hotel Copenhagen AirportNext to Terminal 3
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive at CPH?
We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by Copenhagen Airport, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.
What is the minimum connection time at CPH?
CPH requires at least 45 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 45 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Walking (single connected complex, gate fingers A-F).
How long does it take to get between terminals at CPH?
We have no officially published terminal-to-terminal transfer time for CPH, so plan around the minimum connection time and add time for the terminal change.
Can I leave CPH during a 3-hour layover?
Yes, CPH is close enough to Copenhagen that 3-hour layovers are workable. Round-trip to the city center is about 30 minutes plus re-screening. City center is about 15 min by Metro from Nørreport Station. 3+ hour layovers easily reach Nyhavn or Tivoli. Non-EU nationals: Schengen entry plus EES biometrics apply if you leave.
Does CPH have showers?
Yes, CPH has showers at Premium lounges.
Does CPH have sleep pods?
CPH does not have dedicated sleep pods. Check premium airline lounges for quiet rooms.
Is WiFi free at CPH?
Yes. CPH offers free WiFi throughout the airport. Free wifi
What is the cheapest way to get from CPH to Copenhagen?
See the ground transport section for all options from CPH to Copenhagen.
Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at CPH?
CPH does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint. Schengen airport; no US TSA programs. EU Entry/Exit System (EES) live since 12 Oct 2025 for non-Schengen border crossings.
Where should I eat at CPH during a layover?
Notable dining at CPH includes Lagkagehuset (Terminal 3), Joe & The Juice (Terminal 3).
How much does parking cost at CPH?
CPH does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; rates are set dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. Denmark prices in DKK via cph.dk.
Is there a hotel at CPH for overnight layovers?
The closest option is Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport (Next to Terminal 3, $$$). Budget time for the shuttle or rideshare in your overnight plan.
Which terminal does my airline use at CPH?
CPH has 2 terminals. Major airline assignments: Terminal 2: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle; Terminal 3: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. Confirm with your boarding pass before arrival since a few airlines operate from multiple terminals depending on route.
Are there pet relief areas at CPH?
Yes. Pet relief areas.
Is there a chapel or prayer room at CPH?
Yes. Quiet room.
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Sources & verification
- Overview: https://www.cph.dk/en/flight-information/transfer
- Terminals: https://www.cph.dk/en/parking-transport/bus-train-metro-taxi/terminal-bus-old
- Connection times: https://www.expertflyer.com/air/travel-information
- Security: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/airports-with-global-entry
- Ground transport: https://www.cph.dk/en/parking-transport/bus-train-metro-taxi/metro https://www.cph.dk/en/parking-transport/bus-train-metro-taxi/train
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen_Airport
Connection times, security and ground transport verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Parking, amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Copenhagen Airport before flying.
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