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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-05-23 UTC

IATACPH
ICAOEKCH
LocationCopenhagen, Denmark
Current Local Time UTC+1

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup sits on the island of Amager, 8 km south of the city centre. It opened on 20 April 1925 and has grown into the largest airport in the Nordic countries. Three runways handle around 240,000 aircraft movements per year, and the airport served 29.9 million passengers in 2024 — a 3.1% increase on the prior year.

The airport is a major hub for SAS, which designated Copenhagen its global hub in 2024. SAS, Norwegian, and Ryanair together account for 58% of all passenger traffic. Two check-in terminals serve all airlines, with shared airside piers labelled A through F. Pier F — also known as CPH Go — is dedicated to low-cost carriers including Ryanair and EasyJet.

The airport is directly connected to central Copenhagen by the M2 metro line, with trains running every four to six minutes and a city centre journey of around 15 minutes. Trains also call at the airport station en route between Copenhagen and Swedish cities including Malmö and Stockholm via the Øresund Bridge.

🚗 Car Rentals

12 options
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Budget
  • Copenhagen Car Rental
  • National
  • Dollar
  • Thrifty
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • BeOmBil

For full details, see our complete Copenhagen Kastrup Airport car rentals guide.

🏨 Hotels

5 options
  • Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
  • Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
  • Scandic
  • Four Points Flex by Sheraton
  • Go Hotel Copenhagen

For full details, see our complete Copenhagen Kastrup Airport hotels guide.

🚌 Shuttles

1 option
  • Terminal bus

For full details, see our complete Copenhagen Kastrup Airport shuttles guide.

🚇 Public Transport

3 options

Find 3 public transport options at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

For full details, see our complete Copenhagen Kastrup Airport public transport guide.

🛫 Terminals

2 terminals
  • Terminal 2Mixed

    Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

    Concourses: Pier A, Pier B, Pier C, Pier D, Pier E

  • Terminal 3Mixed

    SAS, Air Baltic, DAT - Danish Air Transport, EasyJet, Icelandair, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, Widerøe

    Concourses: Pier F

🏙️ Nearby cities

2 cities
  • Copenhagen8 km northwest
  • Malmö52 km east

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 202430M
Runways3
Opened1925
Coordinates55.62°, 12.66°
Operated ByKøbenhavns Lufthavne

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CPH, ICAO: EKCH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport located?

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The airport coordinates are 55.6179°, 12.6560°.

What services are available at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport offers: 12 car rental companies, 5 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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