Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport is Denmark's main airport and Scandinavia's busiest (29.9 million passengers in 2024), located approximately 8 km south-east of the capital's center.
It is the SAS hub and an important connection point between continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.
How to get to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CPH
Parking near Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
In front of the terminal stands the official multi-story parking garage.
After the first hour, each hour started costs roughly 65 DKK for most categories; weekly rates are better value for extended stays: Budget around 499 DKK/week, Direct (closer to the terminal) around 1,700 DKK/week.
How to get to Copenhagen from CPH
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
From CPH to the most sought-after destinations
| If you want to... | Choose | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spend the minimum for a short journey | Metro M2 (every 4-6 minutes during the day) | ~30 DKK |
| Continue immediately to another city or Sweden | DSB regional train to Hovedbanegården | ~36 DKK |
| Arrive without transfers to Nyhavn or Christianshavn | Metro M2, direction Vanløse | ~30 DKK |
| Travel in a group with bulky luggage | Direct taxi to hotel | ~300 DKK |
Copenhagen → Central Station (Hovedbanegården)
The DSB regional train is the right choice for those who need to continue immediately by train to another destination: it stops right under the central station, the hub of the entire Danish long-distance rail network.
Copenhagen → Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv
The M2 metro line, direction Vanløse, takes you to Kongens Nytorv in about 13 minutes; from there, the colorful harbor of Nyhavn with its 19th-century townhouses is 5 minutes on foot.
Copenhagen → Christianshavn
The same M2 also stops at Christianshavn, a couple of stations before the center: convenient for those staying in the neighborhood or wanting to visit nearby Freetown Christiania.
Copenhagen → Malmö (Sweden)
The Öresundståg trains continue from the airport across the border, crossing the Øresund bridge: Malmö Centralstation is reached in about 30-35 minutes, a day trip that is also possible with just hand luggage.
Car rental at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Leading car rental companies have desks at the airport.
Equip yourself with a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
At the airport
The Clarion Hotel is linked to Terminal 3 by a covered passage, about 2 minutes on foot; the Comfort Hotel Airport is about 5 minutes on foot through indoor corridors.
Best for: Flights before 7 and overnight layovers, when it pays to stay a stone's throw from the Terminal 3 check-in desks.
- From your room to the check-in desk you walk under cover, even in the rain
- The M2 metro is right there for dinner in the centre, in 13-15 minutes
- All around there are only terminals, car parks and offices
- The trip to and from the centre takes an hour there and back
Recommended hotels
- Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport You walk straight into the lobby from Terminal 3 via a covered passage of about 2 minutes; from Terminal 2 and CPH Go it is a walk. View availability
- Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport Reception with a bar open 24 hours a day, a gym that is always accessible and about 5 minutes on foot from Terminal 3 through indoor corridors. View availability
Vesterbro and the central station
The DSB regional train stops beneath the central station in about 13-15 minutes from the airport; from there the Vesterbro hotels are a few minutes on foot.
Best for: Those arriving in the evening, flying out the next day and wanting a bed near the trains, Tivoli and the Vesterbro bars.
- A single direct train from the airport, with no changes
- Tivoli, Strøget and evening restaurants are within walking distance of the hotels
- Around the station there is more bustle than quiet in the evening
- From here Terminal 3 takes a train and a walk, so a dawn departure gets complicated
Recommended hotels
- Scandic Webers It is at number 11B Vesterbrogade, a few minutes on foot from the central station where the train to Kastrup departs. View availability
- Comfort Hotel Vesterbro Simple rooms at a lower price point, in the Vesterbro district, between the central station and the nightlife streets. View availability
Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv
The M2 takes you to Kongens Nytorv in about 13 minutes; from there Nyhavn is 5 minutes on foot.
Best for: One or more nights as a tourist, with the harbour, Amalienborg and the historic streets on foot.
- Direct metro from the terminal to the historic centre
- Nyhavn and Amalienborg can be reached without any other transport
- Rates are among the highest in the city
- The area empties early, and outside Nyhavn there are few places to go out
Recommended hotels
- Copenhagen Admiral Hotel A former warehouse from 1787 overlooking the harbour, a few steps from Nyhavn and Amalienborg; 366 renovated rooms. View availability
- 71 Nyhavn Hotel A warehouse from 1804 on the harbour, 5 minutes on foot from Kongens Nytorv; breakfast is included in the rate. View availability
Christianshavn
The M2 stops at Christianshavn, a couple of stations before the centre, so in less than the 13 minutes needed to reach Kongens Nytorv.
Best for: Those looking for a district of canals and restaurants, linked to the terminal by a metro with no changes.
- Direct metro from the terminal, without going through the central station
- Canals and evening venues close by, quieter than the centre
- There are few hotels, so rooms sell out early
- For Tivoli and the station you need the metro or a long walk
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 5
- with Priority Pass
- 3
- earliest opening
- 05:00
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
Three terminals (T1 for domestic flights, T2 and T3 for international and Schengen flights), connected by internal pedestrian paths. From check-in to gate takes about 15-20 minutes.
Security checks can get longer during peak hours: for international flights it's recommended to arrive at least 2-3 hours in advance.
Map of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a visa for Denmark?
No, for EU citizens and most Western nationalities: Denmark is a full Schengen member, with tourist stays of up to 90 days for non-EU citizens.
Q. Does Denmark use the euro?
No, it's among the few EU countries to keep its own currency, the Danish krone (DKK), pegged to the euro at a fixed rate.
Q. Can you reach Sweden from Copenhagen airport?
Yes, the same train that connects the airport to the city centre continues over the Øresund Bridge to Malmö, Sweden, in about 35 minutes total from the airport.
Q. Is it worth bringing cash to Denmark?
Not much: the country is among the most cashless in the world, with cards and contactless payments accepted almost everywhere, even for small amounts.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Aspire Lounge (T2), Carlsberg Aviator Lounge (T2) and Pearl Lounge (T3).
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 05:00: Carlsberg Aviator Lounge (T2).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
