- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
- 2
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- CPH · EKCH
About the airport
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is the largest airport in Denmark. It lies on the island of Amager, about 8 km south-east of central Copenhagen, and is the main hub of SAS, with flights across Europe and to long-haul destinations.
Terminals
Passengers mainly use T2 and T3, which are connected to each other. T3 handles most international and long-haul flights; check your terminal before you travel.
Services
You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. The railway and metro station is at T3.
Getting to the city
Metro (M2)
Copenhagen Metro line M2 from Lufthavnen station, a short walk from T3. It runs around the clock and reaches the city centre in about 15 min.
Tog / Train
Regional and long-distance trains from the airport station reach Copenhagen Central Station in about 12 min. Øresundståg trains continue to Malmö in Sweden.
Bus
Several city and regional bus routes stop at the airport. They are an alternative to the train and metro for reaching particular parts of the city.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. It takes about 15-20 min to central Copenhagen depending on traffic, but costs much more than the metro or train.
Airport map
Terminal 2
A terminal used mainly for flights within the Schengen area. It is connected to T3 under the same roof.
Terminal 3
The main terminal, with most international and long-haul flights, shops, restaurants and the airport train and metro station.
Copenhagen
Things to do in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, blends canals, palaces and historic quarters with modern design, everyday cycling and a first-rate food scene.
Tivoli Gardens
An amusement park and gardens opened in 1843, in the heart of the city next to the central station.
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Den Lille Havfrue
The small bronze statue inspired by Andersen's fairy tale, beside the Langelinie waterfront promenade.
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Rosenborg Slot
A 17th-century Renaissance castle surrounded by gardens, home to the Danish crown jewels.
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How far is the airport from central Copenhagen?
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) airport is about 8 km from central Copenhagen.
How do I get from the airport to central Copenhagen?
From Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) airport you can take Metro (M2) (metro), Tog / Train (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) airport have?
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) has 2 terminals: Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
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Photo credits
- The airport from the air: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 3 at the airport: Niels Elgaard Larsen - User: (WT-shared) Elgaard at wts wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The departures hall inside the terminal: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nyhavn: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tivoli Gardens: Junielib, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Den Lille Havfrue: klndonnelly, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rosenborg Slot: Marco Almbauer, CC0, Wikimedia Commons