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Copenhagen Airport Insider Guide
CPHScandinavia's busiest airport — efficient, well-designed, and easy to navigate. Two connected terminals (T2 and T3) with Schengen and non-Schengen areas. SAS/SkyTeam hub with excellent transit connections. Just 15 minutes by metro to central Copenhagen.
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15min
Transit to city
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10min
Immigration
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40min
Security buffer
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| T3 (non-Schengen) | Eventyr Lounge | Priority Pass / oneworld biz / paid | Yes (extra) | Good food, views, spacious | ~DKK 300 (~€40) |
| T3 (Schengen) | SAS Lounge | SkyTeam biz/elite, SAS premium | Yes | Large, buffet, bar, work spaces | DKK 199–299 for SAS Go |
| T3 (Schengen) | SAS Gold Lounge | SAS Diamond/Gold, SkyTeam Elite+ | Yes (in SAS Lounge) | Quieter, better food, barista | Not sold at door |
| T2 | Aspire Lounge / Suites | Priority Pass / paid | Yes (Suites only) | Buffet, bar, premium Suites option | ~DKK 270–420 (~€36–56) |
| T2 | Carlsberg Aviator Lounge | Priority Pass / paid | No | Carlsberg beer, Nordic tapas | ~DKK 229 (~€31) |
SAS Lounge is massive and the hub default. PP holders can use Aspire (T2) or Carlsberg Aviator. Note: Eventyr Lounge is temporarily closed for renovation (reopening ~April 2026).
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Traveler notes
- Schengen flights depart from T2/T3 Schengen area; non-Schengen from T3 C-gates.
- Security can be slow at peak morning hours — CPH Fast Track available for a fee.
- Tax-free shopping is excellent; Danish design stores worth browsing.
- SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024 (left Star Alliance).
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Sleep / Rest
- No airside sleep pods or transit hotel.
- Hilton Copenhagen Airport is connected to T3 via walkway — day rooms bookable.
- Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport nearby with free shuttle.
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Food
- Strong selection: Danish smørrebrød, Nordic bakeries, international chains.
- Joe & The Juice, Lagkagehuset, and Irma (deli) are local favorites.
- Airside options close late evening; limited overnight.
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Showers
- SAS Lounge (for SkyTeam access), Aspire Suites, and Eventyr Lounge (when open) have showers.
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Luggage Storage
- Luggage lockers in T3 arrivals hall; ~DKK 50–90 per day depending on size.
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Transit to City
- Metro (M2): Runs 24/7, ~15 minutes to Nørreport/Kongens Nytorv, ~DKK 39 ($5.50 USD).
- Train (DSB): ~13 minutes to København H (Central Station), same price.
- Taxi: ~20 minutes to city center, around DKK 250–350 ($35–50 USD).
- Buffer: Back at CPH 2.5h international (non-Schengen), 1.5h Schengen.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: 3 (Tre) and Telia in arrivals; eSIM is easiest for EU data roaming.
- ATMs: DKK dispensed; contactless payment is king — card accepted almost everywhere.
- Wi‑Fi: Free, fast, no registration needed.
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