Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
    IATA Code: CPH

    Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    Copenhagen Airport (CPH) Sits on Amager, 8 km South of the City Centre, and Handled 32.4 Million Passengers in 2025. It Is the Largest Airport in the Nordic Countries

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    Airport Data Sheet
    CPH
    IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
    ServesCopenhagen, Denmark
    Coordinates55.6179° N, 12.6560° E
    Elevation17 ft
    Number of Terminals2 Terminals, 6 Piers
    Airport Opening HoursOpen Overnight
    Recommended Arrival Time2.5-3 h with Small Children
    Official Websitecph.dk
    // Airport Data

    Copenhagen Kastrup Airport at a Glance

    Check-In Splits between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, Which Stand Side by Side and Share One Security Check and One Airside Area. Six Piers, A to F, Lead Off It: A, B and D Are Schengen, C and E Sit beyond Passport Control, and F Serves Low-Cost Carriers. Arrivals, Baggage Reclaim and Both Rail Stations Are in Terminal 3

    IATA CPH · ICAO EKCH · Elev 17 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

    Yes. CPH Airport Free Wi-Fi Covers the Terminals before and after Security and Every Gate, at No Charge and with No Password. The First Log-On Asks for an eMail Address, after Which the Airport Remembers the Device and a Later Trip Connects on Its Own

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

    Security Lane 02 · Place One Option on the BeltLive Compare
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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

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    CostFree Trial, Then from 3.99 $
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
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    // Boarding Data

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    Compare Free WiFi vs Mobile Data & Choose What Works Best for You

    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    In Most Cases, Yes. eSIM Mobile Data Is Usually Faster, More Stable, and More Secure than Crowded Public WiFi at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Especially during Peak Travel Hours
    Yes. You Can Buy and Install Your eSIM before Departure so Your Mobile Data Works Instantly When You Land at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
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    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    2 Terminals, 6 Piers
    Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Handle Check-In and Share One Airside Area with Piers A to F. Terminal 1 Stopped Taking Departures in 2015
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    Piers A to F
    A, B and D Are Schengen Piers, C and E Lie beyond Passport Control, and F Is the Low-Cost Pier That Opened as CPH Go in 2010
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    Walk; One Airside Area
    Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Stand Side by Side and Share One Security Check. Airside Is One Concourse, so Moving between Piers Needs No Transfer
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    Open Overnight
    The Metro and the Trains Run around the Clock and the Benches Stay Open, but Most Shops and Eateries Trade about 06:00 to 22:00
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Closes 1 h before Departure
    Opening Times Vary by Airline, but Check-In Closes about an Hour before Departure on Every Flight. CPH Express Fast Track Runs 05:00-21:00
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    2.5-3 h with Small Children
    Only One Figure Is Published: 2.5 to 3 Hours for Families with Small Children. Otherwise Ask Your Airline, and Allow Extra at Passport Control
    CPH · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    7 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    Direct — P4, P6, P7b and P8

    Walk Time to Terminal
    100-170 m on Foot
    Typical Price
    From 1,759 DKK a Week Online, 375 DKK a Day
    Location
    Covered Decks Immediately beside Terminal 2 and Terminal 3
    Best For
    The Shortest Walk to Check-In

    Driving Up without a Booking Costs 2,250 DKK a Week. The First 15 min Are Free, Then It Is 70 DKK an Hour

    CPH · DI · Direct — P4, P6, P7b and P8
    Parking Ticket

    Standard+ — P3, P5, P9 and P10

    Walk Time to Terminal
    300-500 m on Foot
    Typical Price
    From 1,409 DKK a Week Online, 325 DKK a Day
    Location
    Covered and Uncovered Decks a Little Further Back from the Terminals
    Best For
    A Middle Rate with a Walk You Can Still Do

    Driving Up without a Booking Is 1,625 DKK a Week. P3 Has 37 Chargers for Electric Cars and P9 Has Six

    CPH · ST · Standard+ — P3, P5, P9 and P10
    Parking Ticket

    Standard — P1, P11 and P12

    Walk Time to Terminal
    500 m on Foot; P1 about 1 km
    Typical Price
    From 899 DKK a Week, 299 DKK a Day
    Location
    Uncovered and Covered Decks about 500 m Out; P1 Is about 1 km Away
    Best For
    Booking Ahead at a Lower Rate

    All Three Take Online Bookings Only, with No Drive-Up Rate at the Barrier. P1 Starts at 1,199 DKK a Week

    CPH · ST · Standard — P1, P11 and P12
    Parking Ticket

    Budget — P15, P17 and P19

    Walk Time to Terminal
    Terminal Bus, 1.3-2.1 km
    Typical Price
    From 499 DKK a Week; P15 from 599 DKK
    Location
    Kystvejen, 1.3-2.1 km Out, Linked to the Terminals by the Free Terminal Bus
    Best For
    The Cheapest Long Stay

    P17 and P19 Are Online Only and Need at Least Four Days. P15 Also Takes Drive-Ups, at 250 DKK a Day

    CPH · BU · Budget — P15, P17 and P19
    Parking Ticket

    Weekend Parking

    Typical Price
    From 349 DKK, Friday to Sunday
    Location
    Bookable at Every Facility except the Budget Car Parks and P1
    Best For
    A Two-Night Trip

    A Fixed Weekend Rate That Undercuts the Weekly Products When You Are Away for One Weekend Only

    CPH · WE · Weekend Parking
    Parking Ticket

    We Park You Fly — P6

    Walk Time to Terminal
    None — Staff Take the Car
    Typical Price
    From 1,289 DKK a Week, Six Days Minimum
    Location
    Hand the Car over below the Terminals and Staff Park It for You
    Best For
    Handing the Car over at the Door

    Bookable Online Only, and Only in Weeks 27-29, 37-39 and 42

    CPH · WE · We Park You Fly — P6
    Parking Ticket

    Short-Term — P Afgang and P Ankomst

    Walk Time to Terminal
    Straight into the Terminal
    Typical Price
    Free for 15 min, Then 70 DKK an Hour, 750 DKK a Day
    Location
    P Afgang in Front of Terminal 2, P Ankomst in Front of Terminal 3
    Best For
    Drop-Offs and Meeting a Flight

    The Rate Jumps to 750 DKK Once the Sixth Hour Begins. The Free Kiss & Fly Lanes in P4 Are the Alternative for a Quick Goodbye

    CPH · SH · Short-Term — P Afgang and P Ankomst

    The Rates Here Are the Airport’s Own Published Prices, Read from Its Site in August 2026. P4 and P8 Are Moving to Ticketless Entry, so There Is No Ticket to Pull

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Have?

    Lounges at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 1

    Walk-Up at 339 DKK, or Included on Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Dreamfolks, Diners and Eurocard

    Priority Pass× 1

    Walk-Up at 229 DKK for Three Hours, or Included on Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Eurocard Platinum

    Priority Pass× 1

    Walk-Up at 300 DKK, or Included on Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, DreamFolks, TAV Passport and Diners

    Airline & Status× 1

    Walk-Up at 289 DKK for Three Hours; Free on Danske Bank World Elite and Platinum Cards and on Valizo

    KLM / SkyTeam× 1

    SAS Business, Domestic Plus, EuroBonus Gold and Diamond and SkyTeam Elite Plus; Otherwise 349 DKK at the Door

    Airline & Status× 1

    Bought through the Regus Express Website; Day Offices, Coworking Desks and Five Meeting Rooms for 2 to 25 People

    Aspire Lounge

    Airside near Gates A · First Floor
    BuffetBarWi-FiChargingFlight ScreensPrintingSmoking Area
    CPH · Pass 01 · Daily 06:00-22:00

    A Suite Upgrade Adds 199 DKK for Three Hours and Serves from a Menu Instead

    Carlsberg Aviator Lounge

    Airside near Gates B · First Floor
    Nordic TapasDraught CarlsbergWineWi-FiChargingPrinting
    CPH · Pass 02

    Cardholder Seats Are Capped, so Entry Can Be Refused When the Lounge Is Full

    Danske Bank Aviator Business Lounge

    Airside near Gates B · beside the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge
    Hot and Cold BuffetWineBeerSpiritsWi-FiQuiet Phone RoomMeeting Table
    CPH · Pass 03 · Daily 05:00-20:30

    Business Class and Status Passengers on KLM, Air France, Finnair, Iberia, LOT and TAP Get in Free

    SAS Lounge

    Airside at Gates C · Facing the Entrance to Passport Control
    Seasonal BuffetBarShowersWi-FiChargingPlayroomMeeting Room
    CPH · Pass 04 · Daily 05:00-22:30

    Bought Access Opens Three Hours before Departure and Can Be Paid with 4,300 Points

    Pearl Lounge

    Airside beyond Passport Control · above Gates C26 to C28
    BuffetBarShowersWi-FiChargingFlight ScreensKids Corner
    CPH · Pass 05

    The Former Eventyr Lounge, Rebuilt in 2026. Non-Schengen Flights Only

    Regus Express

    Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall · Fourth Floor, before Security
    WorkstationsMeeting RoomsShowersWi-FiBalconyFlight Screens
    CPH · Pass 06

    The Only Lounge Here That Is Landside, so a Visitor without a Boarding Pass Can Use It

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    Forex Runs Two Bureaux, One before Security Open 05:00-20:00 and One near Gates B Open 05:00-22:00. Prosegur Has a Desk at the Art Wall between Gates B and C
    Luggage Lockers Sit on the Ground Floor of Car Park P4, in the Kiss & Fly Area Opposite Terminal 2, and in P7a under the Clarion Hotel. From 50 DKK an Hour
    CPH Lost Property Registers Found Items and Keeps Them 72 Hours; Passports, ID and Cash Go to the Police the Same Day. Written Enquiries Are Answered Mon-Fri 07:00-14:00
    More than 120 Shops and Eateries Trade Here, Most of Them 06:00 to 22:00. The Food Court Sits between Gates A and B and near Gates C, and Order Now Takes Orders in Advance
    The Main Tax Free Store Stands in the Transit Area after Security, with Click & Collect for Orders Placed before You Fly. Residents outside the EU Can Reclaim Danish VAT
    Charging Towers with Several Plug Types and Wireless Pads Stand at Gates A4 and A11, High Tables at Gates C26 to C35, and Benches with Sockets Face the B&O Store at Gates B
    Families with Children under about Six Can Use the Family Lane at Security. There Are Play Areas, a Baby Lounge and Changing Tables in Many of the Toilets
    Smoking Is Outdoors Only. Before Security Use the Yellow Zones between the Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Entrances; Airside There Is an Area at Gates A and a Balcony at C
    Falck Runs the Assistance Service for Every Airline Here. Book It through Your Airline, and at Least 48 Hours Ahead for an Electric Wheelchair or an Assistance Dog

    The Service Information Desks — One in Terminal 3 Arrivals, One in the Transit Area in Front of the Main Tax Free Store — Are Open Daily 06:10-22:00. Customs Runs 06:00-22:00

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    2 Available
    Near AirportCPH · H1

    Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

    How to Reach
    Walk from Terminal 3 Indoors, under Five Minutes
    Location
    Beside Terminal 3, with a View of the Runways from the Rooms
    Best For
    Very Early Departures

    Triple Glazing Keeps the Aircraft Noise Out, and 14 of the Hotel’s Meeting Rooms Are inside Terminal 3 Itself

    Near AirportCPH · H2

    Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

    How to Reach
    Indoor Corridors from Terminal 3, about Five Minutes
    Location
    Next to the Clarion, Five Minutes on Foot from Terminal 3
    Best For
    A Cheaper Bed the Same Distance Out

    The Bar and Reception Run 24/7 and the Gym Never Closes. No Room Service and No Minibar, Which Is How the Rate Stays Down

    The Airport Advises against Sleeping in the Terminal, Though It Leaves the Benches and the Seating Areas Open through the Night

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Copenhagen?

    Bus & Train at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    5C

    Movia Bus 5C, Københavns Lufthavn to Herlev Hospital

    43-44 min to Rådhuspladsen
    Departure Stop
    The Line 5C Terminus on the Terminal 3 Forecourt
    Arrival Stop
    Amagerbrogade, Rådhuspladsen, København H and Nørreport
    Schedule
    About Every 15 min by Day, Hourly through the Night · Around the Clock, Every Day
    Ticket
    The Same Zone Ticket as the Metro and the Train; the Airport Is Fare Zone 4

    Denmark’s Busiest Bus Line, and the Slowest of the Three Ways into Town. Movia Lines 35 and 36 Also Call at the Airport but Do Not Reach the Centre Directly

    CPH · 5C · Movia Bus 5C, Københavns Lufthavn to Herlev Hospital

    Train Connection

    M2

    Metro Line M2, Københavns Lufthavn to Vanløse

    13 min to Kongens Nytorv
    Departure Stop
    Metro Station at the Far End of Terminal 3, Level 2
    Arrival Stop
    Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport, Then on to Vanløse
    Schedule
    Every 4-6 min by Day and Evening, 15-20 min at Night · Around the Clock, Every Day
    Ticket
    Zone Ticket from the Station Machines or the DSB Desk in Terminal 3

    The Fastest Way into Town. Travelling with Hand Baggage Only, You Can Walk Straight from the Metro to Security and SAS Fast Track over a 100 m Footbridge

    CPH · M2 · Metro Line M2, Københavns Lufthavn to Vanløse
    T2

    DSB and Øresund Regional Trains to København H

    13 min, No Change
    Departure Stop
    Copenhagen Airport Station, under Terminal 3, Platforms 1 and 2
    Arrival Stop
    København H, the Central Station, via Tårnby and Ørestad
    Schedule
    Up to Six Trains an Hour, about Every 10 min · Around the Clock, Every Day
    Ticket
    DSB Machines at the Station Take Cards and Cash, but Cash Only in Danish Kroner

    Platforms 1 and 2 Are inside Terminal 3 and Platforms 11 and 12 Sit across Ellehammersvej. DSB Staff Sell Tickets Mon-Fri 07:00-20:30, Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 09:00-20:30

    CPH · T2 · DSB and Øresund Regional Trains to København H
    T3

    Öresundståg across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden

    23 min to Malmö C
    Departure Stop
    Copenhagen Airport Station, under Terminal 3
    Arrival Stop
    Malmö C, with Onward Trains to Lund, Gothenburg and Kalmar
    Schedule
    About Every 20 min · Daily
    Ticket
    Skånetrafiken Machines at the Station Sell the Swedish Half of the Journey

    Sweden Runs Border Checks on Passengers Crossing the Øresund Bridge, and Trains Are Timetabled to Wait at Malmö Hyllie While the Police Work through the Carriages

    CPH · T3 · Öresundståg across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Uber, Bolt
    Rental Companies
    7 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    The Official Taxi Rank outside Terminal 3 Arrivals, TAXA 4x35, A Separate Rank at Terminal 3 for Taxis to Sweden
    Pickup Point
    The Signed Taxi Rank Directly outside Terminal 3 Arrivals
    Payment Methods
    Cards Are Normally Accepted and the Fare Already Includes the Tip

    Ride Apps

    Uber
    Available in Copenhagen and at the Airport
    PricingApp-Based Dynamic Pricing
    NotesUber Works through Licensed Danish Taxi Companies — Dantaxi Takes Uber Bookings — so the Car That Turns Up Is an Ordinary Metered Taxi
    CPH · Ride Hail · Uber
    Bolt
    Available in Copenhagen and at the Airport
    PricingFrom a 42 DKK Start Fare, 10 DKK per Km and 7.50 DKK per Minute
    NotesBolt Publishes Its Copenhagen Rate Card in Full and Adds a 13 DKK Airport Charge to Rides That Start Here
    CPH · Ride Hail · Bolt

    Car Rental

    Avis
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Avis
    Budget
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Budget
    Enterprise
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Enterprise
    Europcar
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Europcar
    Hertz
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Hertz
    Sixt
    Desk Location
    Car Rental Centre, at the Western End of the Airport
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus
    Hours
    Terminal Bus Runs 24/7; Desk Hours Vary by Brand

    Book Ahead in Summer. Returns Go to the Car Rental Return Area Directly Opposite the Centre

    CPH · Rental Desk · Sixt
    SwipNgo
    Desk Location
    No Counter at All — Car Park P7a, Level 1, Zone E
    Vehicle Pickup
    Car Park P7a, Level 1, Zone E, Directly at Terminal 3
    Hours
    App-Based, so There Is No Desk to Reach before It Shuts

    A Fully App-Based Rental with No Shuttle and No Counter. Follow the Signs into the Car Park under the Clarion Hotel

    CPH · Rental Desk · SwipNgo

    The Free Terminal Bus Links Terminal 3 and the Car Rental Centre Every 10 min from 07:00 to 18:00, Every 15 min Either Side of That, and Every 20 min after Midnight

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

    Two, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, Plus Six Piers Lettered A to F behind a Single Shared Security Check. Terminal 1 Stopped Handling Departures in 2015
    Metro Line M2 Reaches Kongens Nytorv in 13 Minutes and Nørreport in 15, Every 4 to 6 Minutes around the Clock, from the Station at the Far End of Terminal 3
    Yes. Regional Trains Run from the Station under Terminal 3 to København H in 13 Minutes without a Change, Up to Six Times an Hour, Day and Night
    About 23 Minutes Direct, Roughly Every 20 Minutes over the Øresund Bridge. Sweden Runs Border Checks, and Trains Are Timetabled to Wait at Malmö Hyllie While They Are Done
    TAXA 4x35 Publishes a Door Price of 230 DKK by Day and 280 DKK Evenings and Weekends for the Regulated 10 km Trip. The Rank Is outside Terminal 3 Arrivals, 8 km from the Centre
    Check-In Closes about an Hour before Departure on Every Flight. The Airport Advises Families with Small Children to Arrive 2.5 to 3 Hours Ahead, and Passport Control Adds Time
    Budget Car Parks Start at 499 DKK a Week Booked Online and the Decks beside the Terminals at 1,759 DKK. Short-Term Parking Is Free for 15 Minutes, Then 70 DKK an Hour
    Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt Share the Car Rental Centre, 1.2 km from Terminal 3 by Free Terminal Bus. SwipNgo Rents App-Only from Car Park P7a
    Six. Carlsberg Aviator, Danske Bank Aviator, Pearl and Aspire Sell Entry at the Door from 229 to 339 DKK, the SAS Lounge Charges 349 DKK, and Regus Express Is Landside
    Yes. Pick the CPH Airport Free Wi-Fi Network: No Charge, No Password, before and after Security and at Every Gate. The First Log-On Asks for an eMail Address
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for Denmark

    Denmark Is a Small, Flat, Well-Organised Nordic Country Where a Bike Is Often Quicker than a Car and a Card Is Quicker than Either. It Is in the EU but Keeps Its Own Krone, and the 25 Percent VAT Already Sits inside Every Displayed Price, Which Is Why Nothing Looks Cheap

    Denmark AT A GLANCE
    Denmark
    LanguageDanish
    Capital CityCopenhagen
    CurrencyDanish Krone (DKK)
    Time ZoneCET, CEST
    Emergency112 · 114 Police
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeType K, C, E and F
    Voltage230 V, 50 Hz
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    Official Languages: Danish

    English Is Spoken Almost Universally and Fluently, and Danes Switch to It the Moment They Hear It. Menus, Ticket Machines and Station Announcements Normally Carry an English Version, and Staff in Shops, Hotels and Transport Will Not Blink at Being Addressed in It. You Need No Danish for Anything Practical

    Mobile Network: Coverage Is Excellent across the Whole Country, Including the Islands and the Ferry Routes, with 5G Reaching Almost the Entire Population. 3G Was Switched Off Nationwide on 1 December 2025, so a 3G-only Handset Now Gets Nothing at All. 2G Is Still Running, Which Is the Only Reason Older Phones Can Still Call

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: An EU or EEA Plan Roams in Denmark at Your Home Rates, so There Is Nothing to Buy — Check Your Fair-Use Data Cap and Stop There. From outside the EU, Roaming Is Usually the Expensive Choice. A Local Prepaid SIM Earns Its Keep If You Are Staying for Weeks, Want a Danish Number for Bookings, or Would Rather Pay Cash in a Kiosk. For a Short Trip an eSIM Is Simplest, Because You Land Already Connected. Your Phone Must Be Unlocked and eSIM-capable

    Denmark Is Close to Cashless — about One Payment in Ten Was Cash in 2023. Visa and Mastercard Work Everywhere, Contactless Is the Default and Phone Wallets Are Taken Almost as Widely. The Domestic Card and Phone Wallet Both Need a Danish Bank Account, so Neither Is Open to You. Staffed Shops Must Still Accept Kroner between 06:00 and 22:00, but Most Visitors Never Touch Any

    Service Is Already Included in Restaurant, Hotel and Taxi Bills, and Hospitality Pay Is Set by Collective Agreement, so Nobody Is Working for Your Tip. Tipping Is Genuinely Optional. Danes Who Do It Round the Bill Up to the Nearest 10 or 50 Kroner, or Leave around 10 Percent after an Exceptional Meal. A Card Terminal Sometimes Prompts for a Tip and Declining It Is Entirely Normal

    Plug Type: Type K, C, E and F

    Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

    Adapter: Anything Sold for Continental Europe Fits, and a Two-Pin Europlug Goes Straight into a Danish Socket. British, Irish, American and Australian Plugs Need an Adapter. Choose One with the Danish Earth Pin — A German Schuko Plug Forced into a Type K Socket Will Power the Device but Leave It Unearthed

    Denmark Is among the Safest Countries in Europe and Violent Crime against Visitors Is Rare. The Realistic Risks Are Ordinary Ones — Pickpocketing around Copenhagen Central Station, Strøget and Nyhavn, Bicycle Theft, and Stepping into a Bike Lane without Looking. Coastal Wind and Rain Turn Faster than the Forecast Suggests

    • Call 112 Free from Any Phone for Police, Fire or Ambulance
    • Dial +45 114 for Non-Urgent Police Matters, Because a Foreign Mobile Cannot Reach the Short Number
    • Look Right before You Step Off a Kerb, Because the Bike Lane Comes before the Road
    • Lock a Rented Bike through Its Frame to Something Fixed, since Bike Theft Is the Common Crime
    • Keep Your Bag Closed around Copenhagen Central Station, Strøget and Nyhavn
    • Check the Wind Forecast before a Coastal Walk or a Small Ferry Crossing
    • Expect Only about Seven Hours of Daylight in Late December, and Icy Pavements with It

    Do

    • Do Pay by Card or Phone, Because That Is What Everyone Does
    • Do Buy Your Transport Ticket before You Board
    • Do Return Bottles and Cans for the Deposit of 1 to 3 Kroner
    • Do Dress in Layers and Carry a Waterproof, in Any Month
    • Do Book Restaurants Ahead, Especially in Copenhagen
    • Do Stand on the Right on an Escalator

    Avoid

    • Do Not Expect Euro Cash to Be Accepted, Because Denmark Keeps the Krone
    • Do Not Stand in a Bike Lane, Even for a Moment
    • Do Not Tip Out of Habit, Because Service Is Already in the Bill
    • Do Not Haggle, Because Posted Prices Are Fixed
    • Do Not Count on Late Opening Hours on a Sunday
    • Do Not Cycle without Lights after Dark, Because the Fine Is 700 Kroner

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Danes Are Reserved with Strangers but Very Direct Once Talking, and Small Talk Is Not Expected
    • Hygge Is a Real Social Norm Rather than a Marketing Word — Low Light, No Rush and No Agenda
    • First Names Are Used with Almost Everyone, Including Staff, Teachers and Officials
    • Prices Look High Because the Tax Is Buried in the Number, Not Because You Are Being Overcharged
    • Sunday Opening Is Limited Once You Leave the Big City Centres and the Transport Hubs
    • A Swimming Hall Expects You to Shower without a Swimsuit before You Enter the Water
    • Be on Time, Because a Danish Appointment Starts at the Stated Minute
    • Take a Queue Number Where a Machine Offers One, and Wait for It
    • Keep Your Voice Low on Trains, Buses and in Cafes
    • Take Your Shoes Off When You Enter a Danish Home Unless Your Host Says Otherwise
    • Say Skål and Meet the Eyes of Everyone at the Table before You Drink
    • Ask before Photographing People, and Never Photograph Other People’s Children
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