Photo by Matteo Angeloni on PexelsHow long do I need for a layover at Kastrup (CPH)?
We recommend at least 40 minutes for a comfortable connection at Kastrup. The minimum connection time is 30 minutes for schengen flights and 45 minutes for non-schengen flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 20 minutes.
What is the minimum connection time at CPH?
Schengen-to-Schengen: 30 min. Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 40 min. Non-Schengen-to-Schengen: 40 min. Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 45 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Kastrup.
Is CPH easy to connect through?
Copenhagen Kastrup is a compact, single-complex airport built around SAS's hub operations, making it one of Europe's easier places to connect. Terminals 2 and 3 are physically joined and share an airside area, so most transfers involve a straightforward walk rather than a shuttle or train ride. The main friction point is passport control when moving between Schengen and non-Schengen flights. 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.
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 →