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CPHCopenhagen·Kastrup·Copenhagen, Denmark
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum40 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
4
Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Pier B (Schengen), Pier C (Non-Schengen/Finger C)
Max Transit
20m
via walking
Avg. Security
12m
Primary Hub
Scandinavian Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
Non-Schengen → Schengen
40min
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
45min
Copenhagen skylinePhoto by Matteo Angeloni on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
CPH has no inter-terminal train or bus — Terminals 2 and 3 are connected airside via a network of piers and moving walkways. Passengers transferring between a Schengen flight and a non-Schengen flight must pass through a passport/security check, which is the main added step; pure Schengen-to-Schengen or domestic transfers stay entirely within the same secure zone.
Busyness — Connection Risk
12a6a12p6p12a
Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
Single connected terminal complex
No inter-terminal train needed
SAS hub efficiency
Passport control the main transfer friction
Airlines at CPH
Scandinavian Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at CPH?

Workable only for a same-pier Schengen-to-Schengen SAS connection with no security recheck. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at CPH?

Comfortable for international-to-international transfers including a passport control check. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at CPH?

Comfortable margin for any gate combination, including non-Schengen to Schengen transfers with border checks. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at CPH?

Generous buffer allowing for peak security lines or a distant gate change. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at CPH?

Very safe window, enough time for a relaxed walk and even a lounge stop. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at CPH?

Well beyond what's needed; time to enjoy Kastrup's shopping or lounges. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at CPH?

Excess buffer for even the most complex international transfer. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at CPH?

Long layover territory — plenty of time to explore the terminal or rest in a lounge. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at CPH?

Far beyond required connection time; consider a quick trip into Copenhagen if visa/customs allow. See full 4 hr guide →

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