Copenhagen Travel Guide
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is a city in Denmark (Europe), served by Copenhagen Airport (CPH). It's known for Nyhavn harbour, the Tivoli Gardens and cycling-friendly streets. Typical shoulder-season months are May/Jun/Aug — illustrative general guidance based on the local climate pattern, not a guarantee of conditions in any given year; check a forecast closer to travel.
Country
Denmark
Region
Europe
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Known for
- Nyhavn harbour
- the Tivoli Gardens
- cycling-friendly streets
Flying to Copenhagen
Cheapest confirmed fare into Copenhagen: GBP 14.00, flying from Warsaw. · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 14.00–124.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 27.00–91.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 31.00–59.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, British Airways (BA), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 36.00–55.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 37.00–84.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 39.00–96.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, British Airways (BA), Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 41.00–203.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Dolomiti, British Airways (BA), ITA, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 43.00–105.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Serbia (JU), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 48.00–119.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 49.00–168.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 51.00–170.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), ITA, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 51.00–136.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
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Getting around
- the Copenhagen Metro (driverless, runs 24/7)
- S-train regional rail
- extensive cycling infrastructure
General transit options — not an exhaustive list; check local sources for current fares and schedules.
Good to know before you fly
- Copenhagen's airport is Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
- From Copenhagen Airport (CPH), the fastest typical option into the centre is the rail (Metro M2 and regional trains) — around 14 min to Copenhagen Central Station (typical).
- Best time to fly: a temperate maritime climate — mild summers, cold damp winters (illustrative — general climate pattern, not a live forecast; conditions vary year to year).
- First-time tip: nonstop service isn't guaranteed on every route into Copenhagen — check the real inbound routes below (carriers, nonstop vs connecting) before you book.
Entry & visa basics
Entry requirements (visa, passport validity, health or customs forms) depend on your nationality and where you're flying from, and change over time — they aren't listed here. Check Denmark's official government travel-advisory page and verify again close to departure; IATA's Travel Centre (linked below) is a useful starting point for passport/visa/health-entry lookups by nationality and destination.
Sources & further reading
- Wikivoyage: Copenhagen· CC BY-SA
- OpenStreetMap· © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
- IATA Travel Centre — entry & visa requirements
Background resources for planning, shown under their own licenses — the guide above is our own original editorial, not reproduced from these sources.
Airports serving Copenhagen
Popular routes to Copenhagen
Frequently asked questions
Which airports serve Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is served by one airport: Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
When's the best time to fly to Copenhagen?
a temperate maritime climate — mild summers, cold damp winters. Typical shoulder-season months: May, Jun, Aug. This is illustrative general climate guidance, not a live forecast — conditions vary year to year.
How do I get from the airport to Copenhagen center?
From Copenhagen Airport (CPH), a typical option is the rail (Metro M2 and regional trains), around 14 minutes to Copenhagen Central Station (typical). Copenhagen also has the Copenhagen Metro (driverless, runs 24/7), S-train regional rail, extensive cycling infrastructure.