Arrival by Plane
Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport (CPH)
The Københavns Lufthavn (Kastrup) is Scandinavia's largest airport and is located just 8 km southeast of the city center — one of the best-connected airports in Europe. Fun Fact: The airport is partly on the island of Amager and partly on artificially reclaimed land.
Flight Connections from Germany
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines — The Scandinavian airline. From Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart. Flight time: 1–1.5 hours. Prices: from 70€ return.
- Ryanair / easyJet / Eurowings — Affordable connections from many German cities, often from 20€ one-way.
- Lufthansa — Direct from Frankfurt and Munich. Reliable and comfortable.
- Norwegian — Affordable direct connections from Berlin, Hamburg, Munich.
From the Airport to the City Center
| Option | Price | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro M2 | 38 DKK (5€) | 15 Min. | Direct from Terminal 3 to Kongens Nytorv (Nyhavn) and Nørreport. 24/7, every 4–6 Min. Best option! |
| Regional Train (DSB) | 38 DKK (5€) | 13 Min. | To the main station (Københavns H). Every 10 Min. |
| Bus 5A | 38 DKK (5€) | 30–40 Min. | Stops at many points in the center. Useful if the hotel is on the route. |
| Taxi | 200–300 DKK (27–40€) | 20 Min. | No fixed price, but metered. Taxis at the airport are reputable. |
💡 Tipp
Immediately buy a Rejsekort (rechargeable public transport card) at the airport — it is significantly cheaper than single tickets. Or use the DOT app (Din Offentlige Transport) to purchase tickets via smartphone. The Copenhagen Card includes unlimited public transport.
