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Copenhagen Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Copenhagen Airport (CPH), every figure cited to the airport's own data.

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  1. Map
  2. Terminals & connections
  3. Layover helper
  4. Security & TSA
  5. Lounges
  6. Amenities
  7. Ground transport
  8. Parking
  9. Can I leave?
  10. FAQ

Quick answer

  • Terminals: 2 terminals, airside-connected
  • Minimum connection time: 45 min domestic, 45 min international to domestic
  • Arrive: 1 hr 15 min before domestic, 2 hr before international
  • To Copenhagen: about 15 min one-way
  • Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes

Map

Terminals & connections

Copenhagen Airport has 2 terminals. All are airside-connected; you can transfer between them without re-clearing security. A clean flat 45 minutes for every sector. The whole airside is one connected complex, so 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: scandinavian-airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle

Shares one connected airside with Terminal 3. Gate fingers A-F under a single roof.

Terminal 3

3 airlines: 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 airside, gate fingers A-F)
Airside connected
Yes
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Layover helper

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Security & TSA

Typical TSA wait at CPH is 20 minutes at peak and 10 minutes off-peak. Arrive at least 1 hr 15 min before a domestic flight and 2 hr before international.

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-Schengen

SAS / 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; ~15 min to central Copenhagen. Every 4-6 min daytime. Denmark prices in DKK.
 $5-$6 13-15 min
DSB train to Copenhagen Central (Kobenhavn H)
Train
Direct mainline train to Kobenhavn H in ~13 min.
 $5-$6 13-15 min
Taxi / rideshare
Rideshare
 $35-$55 20-35 min

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 available
Valet
Not available

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 13-15 min by Metro or train. 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 Airport
    Next to Terminal 3
    $$$

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at CPH?

Arrive at least 75 minutes before a domestic flight from CPH, and 120 minutes before an international flight.

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. All terminals are airside-connected, so you do not need to re-clear security when changing terminals.

How long does it take to get between terminals at CPH?

Budget 10 min for same-terminal transfers and 15 min for different-terminal transfers at CPH via Walking (single connected airside, gate fingers A-F). A clean flat 45 minutes for every sector. The whole airside is one connected complex, so the only real variable is whether your connection crosses the Schengen border (passport control at the C-finger non-Schengen pier).

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 13-15 min by Metro or train. 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?

The cheapest option is typically Metro M2 at $5-$6, taking 13-15 minutes. Station in direct extension of Terminal 3; ~15 min to central Copenhagen. Every 4-6 min daytime. Denmark prices in DKK.

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at CPH?

CPH does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Typical peak-hour wait is 20 minutes. 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: Norwegian Air Shuttle; Terminal 3: 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.

Compare CPH to other airports

See how CPH ranks against the other 82 airports in our dataset.

Best for layovers CPH ranks well for quick layovers With sleep pods See which airports offer capsule hotels and nap rooms Shortest MCT CPH dom-to-dom: 45 min · intl-to-dom: 45 min

Airlines operating at CPH

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Sources & verification

Verified Jun 2026. Airport operations, parking rates, and amenities change; always confirm with Copenhagen Airport before flying.