Dozens of aircraft fly to Copenhagen airports daily. Guests of the capital and transit passengers are received at two international airports: Kastrup and Roskilde. They serve not only direct flights, but also connecting and connecting flights.
Airport Flight Schedules
The flight schedule is very tight and depends on weather conditions and the loading of the runways, because of this the flight schedule changes daily. All information about the changes is reflected in the online scoreboard.
Copenhagen's airports are equipped with search engines that help you determine the status of a particular flight, get information on the availability of tickets, and book cheap low-cost tickets on-line. You can also clarify the conditions for check-in for a flight and choose the option of connecting flights for transit passengers. Information is provided for all airlines that serve both airports.
Airport Roskilde (Roskilde)
Roskilde Airport is located 29 km west of Copenhagen. It was commissioned in April 1973. The main function of Roskilde is to service private aircraft, domestic transport and international charter flights.
The airport has two runways with an asphalt pavement length of 1,500 and 1,799 meters. They serve three airlines, the main of which is Flexflight. There is a flight school providing meteorological services. Part of the territory is occupied by the Danish Air Force unit, which is engaged in search and rescue operations. Runways are used by them for training flights.
Roskilde Airfield is a 30-minute drive from the capital. Passengers who arrive here are often interested in the question of how to get from the airport to Copenhagen. You can get to the city by public transport: bus, train - or take a taxi. A car rental service is also available here, so those who wish can drive to the capital in a rented car.
Kastrup - Copenhagen International Airport
Kastrup was built in 1925 in the territory belonging to the municipality of Thornby. This is the largest airport in Denmark and one of the largest on the Scandinavian Peninsula, it is only 8 km from the capital city, officially it is Copenhagen Airport.
Kastrup services are used by 63 airlines, the largest is the Scandinavian airline SAS. Flights are operated in 111 directions, of which 24 are intercontinental. Annually, more than 20 million people use the services of the airfield. In an effort to increase the flow of passengers, Copenhagen airports set the lowest airfare, so many flights have a low-cost status.
Currently, 3 runways are equipped here. Two of them, 3500 and 3300 meters long, are located in parallel. The length of the third strip is 2800 meters, it crosses the first and second. This arrangement allows you to take off and land simultaneously, regardless of any weather conditions.
Kastrup Airport Terminals
Kastrup Airport has three terminals. The first of them serves domestic transportation, terminals 2 and 3 serve for international flights. They are all interconnected. You can go from one terminal to another in 15-20 minutes on foot or take a free bus. The largest is terminal number 2. It serves more than 40 airlines.
Terminal No. 3 was built in 1998 and is the base for the SAS airline. In addition to it, the terminal is used by 13 more companies, including Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines System. A railway station has been built here. High-speed trains deliver passengers to Sweden and other cities in Denmark.
There are racks for self-check-in on flights in the premises, if there is luggage, the machine will issue special tags that stick on the suitcase before handing it to one of the points of cargo reception.
How to get to Copenhagen
The plane arrived at Copenhagen Airport. Getting to the city is easy for passengers to decide. High-speed trains run between terminal No. 3 and the central railway station every 10-15 minutes. At the same terminal there is a metro station that will deliver passengers to the city center.
Buses go to Copenhagen, they stand at each terminal and depart in 10 minutes, starting at 4.30 in the morning. The last bus leaves at 23.30 h. There is also a night bus that runs from the third terminal.
In the arrival area, taxis are on duty all the time. You can pay for their services by credit card or in cash, the cost of tips is included in the fare. In addition, at the airport there are companies that rent a car.
Airport Services
Copenhagen's airports are equipped with parking lots, most of which are under the roof. In the parking lots there is security, CCTV systems are installed. In the premises of the airport there are bank branches, currency exchange offices, ATMs, post offices, as well as a large number of shops, cafes and bars. Kastrup Airport Terminal 3 has a large business center.
For passengers arriving at the Copenhagen airport, displays and self-service terminals provide an opportunity not only to check the schedule, purchase a ticket and register, but also to get acquainted with the rules of the low-cost airline, reserve a place in the hotel, and study excursion programs in the capital.