Odense Airport serves Denmark's third-largest city, on the island of Funen, the birthplace of writer Hans Christian Andersen, approximately 30 km from the city center.
It has moderate traffic, with predominantly regional connections.
How to get to Odense Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ODE
Parking near Odense Airport
A short walk from the terminal is a modest parking area.
It is unmanned but video surveilled; roughly 15-20 DKK/hour, with discounted rates for extended stays.
How to get to Odense from ODE
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Odense Airport
A limited number of car rental operators are present in the arrivals area.
Driver's license, passport, credit card, and almost always an International Driving Permit: these are the required documents.
Hotels near Odense Airport
Historic centre
About 12 km from the airport, 15-25 minutes by taxi; there are no direct buses from the airport, so a taxi or car is always needed.
Best for: Travellers who want Odense's historic centre, Hans Christian Andersen's birth house and the pedestrian streets a short walk away.
- Hans Christian Andersen's birth house and the pedestrian centre within walking distance
- The city's public library and art galleries a few blocks away
- No direct public link with the airport, a taxi or car is always needed
- Fewer rooms available than the chain hotels outside the historic centre
Exhibition area and zoo
The same distance from the airport as the city centre, about 15-20 minutes by taxi; from the historic centre it's a few minutes by car or taxi.
Best for: Travellers with commitments at the congress centre or Odense Zoo who don't need the historic centre.
- A few minutes' walk from the congress centre and Odense Zoo
- Free parking and larger rooms than the apartments in the historic centre
- The historic centre and Andersen's house are several kilometres away, a taxi is needed for the evening
- An area designed for events and trade fairs, with no neighbourhood life of its own
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Plus Hotel Odense Connected to Odense's congress centre, about a minute by car; a convenient starting point for getting around all of Funen, less so for the historic centre on foot. View availability
- Aiden by Best Western Odense Hotel with restaurant and fitness area in the north-western part of the city, a few kilometres from the historic centre; convenient for those arriving by car who don't need to move around on foot in the evening. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, consistent with the airport's regional traffic volume.
Even though security checks are quick, planning for at least 2 hours in advance remains the recommended standard.
Map of Odense Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Odense famous?
It's the birthplace of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, author of famous fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid: his birth house and a dedicated museum are the main attractions of the old town.
Q. Is Odense city centre pedestrianized?
Largely yes: the old town around Hans Christian Andersen's birth house has been extensively pedestrianized in recent years, making it one of the most pedestrian-friendly city centres in Denmark.
Q. Is Odense well connected to Copenhagen?
Yes, via the city's train station (not directly connected to the airport), with regular trains to the capital.
Q. Does Odense have many flight connections?
Traffic is limited and mostly regional: always check updated schedules in advance.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights