Grab your bags, buckle up, and get ready to fly —- this is our comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about flying in Denmark!
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide has all the information you need to make airline travel in Denmark as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
We’ll cover a range of topics, from the best international and domestic airlines to fly with, to a detailed breakdown of the different airports in Denmark, and a variety of travel tips and insights (like the best airport lounges in Denmark) that will help you make the most of your time in transit.
Whether you’re planning a business trip, a vacation, or a visit to friends and family, sit back, relax, and let us take you through everything you need to know about flying in Denmark.
Airlines in Denmark
Whether it’s via domestic Danish airlines or international carriers, you can travel to Denmark in style!
Denmark’s National Airline
The national airline of Denmark is Scandinavian Airlines (also known as SAS).
Interestingly, SAS is also the flag carrier of two of Denmark’s neighbors across the Northern Sea: Norway and Sweden. Scandinavian Airlines originally began after World War II, when the three countries merged their respective airlines and consolidated their routes to cover more destinations.
SAS’ main hub is at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), although it has headquarters in Oslo and Stockholm airports as well. Scandinavian Airlines has more than 110 destinations from Copenhagen Airport, including popular routes to and from New York (Newark and JFK), Chicago (O’Hare), Barcelona, Berlin, Helsinki ,Rome, Shanghai, Tokyo, Warsaw (Chopin), Zurich, and many more.
Scandinavian Airlines also operates dozens of seasonal routes, which makes Denmark a perfect destination if you’re looking to avoid the tourist season in your country. 😉
Finally, SAS is part of Star Alliance, of the three major airline alliances — make sure to get those points if you’re a member!
Domestic Airlines in Denmark
Now that we’ve got acquainted with Denmark’s national airline, let’s take a look at some of the most popular domestic airlines in Denmark.
First and foremost, we have Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) — No surprise, as this airline also has many domestic routes in Denmark. SAS covers the most popular destinations in Denmark, such as Aalborg, Aarhus, and Billund. It also has flights to the Faroe Islands!
Next is Danish Air Transport (better known as DAT), which flies between major cities like Aalborg, Aarhus, Billund, Esbjerg, Bornholm, and Copenhagen. DAT also has routes to nearby neighbors like Norway, Germany, and Finland.
Lastly, we have Air Alsie. This company specializes in business and charter flights, and is based out of Sonderborg. In fact, they’re currently the only operator of flights between Copenhagen and Sonderborg (either via Air Alsie or their partner, FlexFlight).
International Airlines That Fly to Denmark
There are dozens of international airlines that fly to Denmark, including budget, standard, and top-rated carriers.
Budget airlines that fly to Denmark | If you want to save some money on airline tickets to Denmark, you’re in luck! Some of the most popular budget airlines have routes to Denmark, including Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian Airlines, and Wizz Air.
European Airlines | Thanks to its central location in Europe, there are also plenty of European airlines that fly to Denmark. The list includes favorites like KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Iberia, SWISS, Finnair, Air Baltic, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, and LOT, among others.
American Airlines | Currently, Delta is the only US-based airline that offers direct flights to Denmark. American Airlines and United Airlines also have routes to Denmark, but they have at least one stop and are through a partner airline.
MENA | There are some major airlines that serve flights from the Middle East to Denmark, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus (a budget airline from Turkey), Egypt Air, Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad. Likewise, many long-haul flights from other parts of the world typically have a layover in Dubai (UAE) or Istanbul (Turkey) on their way to Denmark.
Asia | Surprisingly, there are a few direct (non-stop) flights from Asia to Denmark! For example, Singapore to Copenhagen via Singapore Airlines (14 hours) or Bangkok to Copenhagen via THAI Airlines (10.5 hours). Otherwise, airlines that have connections to Denmark include Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air India.
Most Popular Airports in Denmark
Despite being on the smaller side, Denmark has quite a few airports! In fact, there are around a dozen domestic airports in Denmark.
The largest and most popular airport in Denmark is none other than Copenhagen Airport. Shortened to CPH and known by its full name (Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup), this airport serves more than 60 airlines and has flights to and from 120 destinations! Likewise, Copenhagen Airport served more than 30 million passengers in 2019 and took the title of the busiest airport for international travel in Scandinavia.
Here are the most popular airports in Denmark (sorted by amount of passengers):
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH)
Billund Airport (BLL)
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Karup Airport (KRP)
Esbjerg (EBJ)
If you’re looking for the best airport hubs to fly into, there’s also this helpful list:
Best airport in the north | Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Best airport in the east | Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Best airport in the south | Sonderborg (SGD), although there are only flights from CPH
Best airport in the west | Esbjerg (EBJ), although there are only 2 destinations
Best airport in the center | Aarhus (AAR) or Billund (BLL) depending where you want to go
Guide to Flying in Denmark: Prices, Lounges, Travel Tips & More
Last but not least, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about air travel in Denmark and compiled some general travel tips to make your trip stress-free.
Average Prices of Airline Tickets in Denmark
If you’re wondering about the typical prices of airline tickets for domestic Danish flights, here’s a quick guide:
Copenhagen to Aarhus — 550 DKK
Copenhagen to Aalborg — 300 DKK
Copenhagen to Bornholm — 350 DKK
Copenhagen to Billund — 650 DKK
Of course, these prices can fluctuate due to a number of reasons, including season, ticket quantity, special sales and fares, and much more.
Transport to & from the airport
Luckily for us travelers, most major airports in Denmark have some sort of airport shuttle that goes to the center.
For example, Billund Airport has the a handful of different bus routes that go to the airport, while Aarhus Airport has the 925X Airport Express.
Lastly, Copenhagen has metro, rain, and bus connections from CPH airport to the center, and it takes less than 20 minutes to go from the airport to Nørreport station!
Airport Lounges
If you have a long layover in Copenhagen airport (or any airport, really!), it’s a good idea to consider getting a Priority Pass membership — especially if you travel more than a few times a year.
A Priority Pass membership gives you access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, including five across Denmark.
With a Priority Pass membership, you can enjoy exclusive access to luxurious airport lounges, where you can catch up on work, take advantage of free WiFi, enjoy a (complimentary!) bite to eat, or simply relax in a comfortable environment.
Here is a full list of the airport lounges in Denmark that are free through Priority Pass:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) — Terminal 2 includes Aspire Lounge and Carlsberg Aviator Lounge, while Terminal 3 has the Eventyr Lounge. When we travel, we always stop at Eventyr! See all lounges in CPH here
Billund Airport (BLL) — See all lounges in Billund Airport here
Aalborg Airport (AAL) — See all lounges in Aalborg Airport here
Where to Buy Tickets
We personally start with Skyscanner to see our options and then book through Kiwi (they have excellent customer service and automatically check you in :))
Photo Credits: SAS Plane by Niklas Jonasson (Unsplash) | Air Alsie by Alsingeren (Wikimedia) | Departures board by Daniel Schludi (Unsplash) | All others: courtesy of CPH press office