Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) (CPH) Traveler Essentials

Terminals: Terminals 1 (domestic), 2, and 3 (international). Interconnected within the main building. Terminal 3 is the largest and handles most international traffic.
Distance to city: 8 km / 13 min by Metro or train to Copenhagen Central

Overview

Copenhagen Airport is one of Europe's best — consistently ranked top 3 in the world for passenger satisfaction. The airport has a direct Metro link into the city and to Malmö in Sweden via the Øresund Bridge, offers excellent dining, and is a major Scandinavian hub.

Transport to city center

Metro M2 directly from the airport to Nørreport (15 min, DKK 36) — one of Europe's best airport-city connections. Train to Copenhagen Central (12 min, DKK 36 — also continues to Malmö). Taxi: DKK 280–350, 20 min. The Metro runs 24 hours.

Wi-Fi

Free unlimited WiFi at Copenhagen Airport — connect to 'CPH Free WiFi'; no time limit.

Lounges

SAS Business and Gold Lounges (Priority Pass eligible), Aspire Lounge, No. 1 Traveller Lounge. CPH has multiple excellent Priority Pass lounges — the SAS Lounge in Pier A has a stunning panoramic view.

Security & customs

EU/EEA passport holders and eligible ePassport travelers can use the automated eGates. Standard EU 100ml liquid rules apply at security. Denmark is in Schengen, so intra-Schengen flights skip passport control; duty-free allowances apply only for non-EU arrivals.

Travel tips

The airport Metro to the city is the undisputed best option — fast, cheap, and 24-hour service. Copenhagen's duty-free is famous for excellent Danish design goods and LEGO. The SAS Business Lounge's panoramic window views of the aircraft movements are worth seeing.