Flights to Copenhagen

There is no better place than Copenhagen to truly experience the famous Danish concept of comfort and coziness, defined as ‘hygge’. Any time is a good time to find ‘hygge’. From June – August, the weather is warm and sunny, and average temperatures are around 65 – 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The city hosts events such as Copenhagen Jazz Festival, the Roskilde Festival of music and arts, and Strøm festival of electronic music during this time. Remember to pack some warm clothes even during a summer visit as you may experience a chilly breeze on most evenings. From September – November, average temperatures dip to around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and the city is covered in beautiful fall foliage. Copenhagen winters are bitterly cold, with average temperatures dipping to as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring months from March – May see their share of festive events such as the Copenhagen Beer Festival, Copenhagen Puppet Festival, and the Copenhagen Carnival. With cool weather, fewer crowds, and cheaper airfares and room rates, spring is one of the best times to visit.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Originally called Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen Airport is located on the island of Amager, about 5 miles south of Copenhagen. CPH offers a free terminal bus service that connects all the airport terminals, car parks, and the airport train station. Buses run every 10 – 20 minutes. There are several options to travel from the airport to Copenhagen city center.

Metro

The metro is located at Terminal 3 and all the trains go in the same direction from the airport (M2 towards Vanløse Station). It will take you 13 minutes to get to Nørreport Station which is the main hub in the city center. Trains run every 4 – 6 minutes during the day, and every 15 – 20 minutes at night. The standard one-way fare on all public transport is 24 kr for a trip within the first 8 zones.

Trains

The train station is located by Terminal 3. Trains run every 10 minutes during the day and 1-3 times an hour during the night. You can reach the Copenhagen Central Station in about 13 minutes from the airport. Standard one-way fare of 24 kr is applicable.

Buses

There are several bus lines that make stops at the airport and travel to various parts of Copenhagen. Line #5A will take you to Copenhagen Central Station, City Hall Square, Nørreport, and other stations. Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines in Terminal 3, or you can buy a ticket on the bus. The one-way fare is 24 kr and journey time is about 35 – 40 minutes.

Taxis

Taxis are easily available outside Terminals 1 and 3 of the airport. You can reach the city center in about 20 – 30 minutes depending on traffic. The approximate fare will be 250 kr – 300 kr.

Car rentals

At least 6 rental car companies are present in the ‘Car Rental Centre’ just outside the terminal buildings at CPH. You can also look for attractive deals on car rentals with momondo.