Copenhagen Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Copenhagen Airport Map

The Copenhagen Airport map below shows the full layout of Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH/EKCH). CPH handled 32.4 million passengers in 2025, setting an all-time record and firmly maintaining its position as Scandinavia’s busiest airport and one of Northern Europe’s most important aviation hubs. It is the primary hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and an operating base for Norwegian Air Shuttle and Sunclass Airlines, serving over 170 destinations across 40 countries.

As you can see on the Copenhagen Airport map, the layout is compact and logical. Two check-in terminals — Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 — sit side by side under one roof, feeding into a single central security checkpoint. Beyond security, a shared airside concourse branches into six piers: A, B, C, D, E and F. Pier assignments follow Schengen and non-Schengen rules, so study the CPH airport map before you travel to know which pier to head for.

Copenhagen Airport Location Map

Copenhagen Airport is located on the island of Amager, approximately 8 km (5 miles) south of Copenhagen city centre. The location map below shows CPH’s position relative to the city and the Øresund Bridge crossing to Malmö, Sweden. The airport sits alongside the E20 motorway, making it straightforward to reach by car, and the metro and regional rail stations are directly integrated into Terminal 3.

Copenhagen Airport Terminals

Copenhagen Airport has two active check-in terminals: Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. A former Terminal 1 was closed to passenger departures in 2015 when all flights were consolidated into T2 and T3. Both terminals occupy the same building, connected by a short indoor corridor landside and sharing a single security checkpoint airside. The arrivals hall is also shared, located in Terminal 3, and is where all passengers collect bags and pass through customs regardless of which terminal they departed from or which pier they arrived at.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 is the older of the two terminals and handles check-in for a wide range of international carriers that are not based in T3. It is the primary check-in terminal for most Oneworld alliance airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, charter carriers and low-cost airlines. The T2 check-in hall is a 5-minute walk from T3, and the two terminals connect landside through an indoor walkway. Landside, T2 also has a drop-off zone directly across from its departures entrance and is adjacent to the P4 parking garage. The Aspire Lounge opened in December 2025 in the airside zone close to the A gates, accessible after clearing the shared security checkpoint.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is the larger, newer terminal and serves as the hub for SAS and its Star Alliance partners. It was built in 1998 and is connected directly to the metro M2 and regional rail station on the level below, making it the primary arrival point for most passengers coming from the city. All arrivals from any pier exit into the T3 arrivals hall, where baggage claim, customs, currency exchange and ground transportation are located.

Copenhagen Airport Security

Copenhagen Airport has one main security checkpoint located between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Passengers from both terminals funnel through this shared checkpoint into the same airside concourse. There is no general public fast-track lane available at CPH; all passengers queue in the same lines regardless of airline or class. Peak security times run from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. on weekday mornings, when waits of up to 45 minutes have been recorded. The airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours before any departure.

Passengers arriving from non-Schengen flights also go through passport control when connecting at CPH. For Schengen to Schengen connections, no additional checks are required. Non-Schengen arrivals always pass through a dedicated transit security check and passport control before accessing the rest of the airside zone.

Copenhagen Airport Piers

Once through security, the shared airside concourse at Copenhagen Airport branches into six piers: A, B, C, D, E and F. Pier assignment is primarily determined by whether your flight is within the Schengen Area or not. You walk the full length of the concourse to reach the furthest piers — end to end takes roughly 15 minutes on foot. There are no moving walkways.

Pier A — Schengen Flights

Pier B — Schengen Flights

Pier C — Non-Schengen and Long-Haul

Pier D — Schengen Flights

Pier E — SAS Long-Haul

Pier F — Low-Cost Carriers

Getting Between Piers at Copenhagen Airport

All six piers at Copenhagen Airport are part of one continuous airside concourse. Once through the shared security checkpoint, you can walk freely between all piers without re-clearing security. The full walk from the security area to the farthest gates in Pier F or Pier C can take 15 to 20 minutes. CPH does not have moving walkways, so wear comfortable shoes and leave extra time for distant gates. Gate numbers are posted on departure boards throughout the concourse and are typically confirmed 45 to 65 minutes before departure.

Connection Times Between Piers

For Schengen to Schengen connections, CPH is remarkably fast — most transfers take under 30 minutes since there are no additional checks. For connections involving a non-Schengen arrival (Pier C or E), allow time for passport control on top of the walk to your next gate. SAS recommends a minimum connection time of 35 minutes for most domestic and Schengen transfers, and longer for non-Schengen arrivals. Always verify your connection time on your booking, as the minimum printed on the ticket is the absolute lower bound in ideal conditions.

Getting to Copenhagen Airport

The metro, regional rail, buses and taxis all serve the airport from Terminal 3. Ride-share pick-up is available at the arrivals curbside. Terminal 3 is the central transport hub, and the metro and train station is directly below it at the lower level.

Copenhagen Airport Parking

Pre-book Copenhagen airport parking at cph.dk for guaranteed availability and savings of up to 25% versus drive-in prices. The airport has over 8,600 spaces across 12 official car parks (P4 through P12, P15, P17 and P19), split into four tiers by cost and proximity.

Copenhagen Airport Arrivals

All arriving passengers at Copenhagen Airport exit into the shared arrivals hall in Terminal 3, regardless of which pier or terminal they arrived at. Domestic and Schengen arrivals can exit directly after collecting bags. Non-Schengen arrivals first pass through passport control in the pier (Pier C or E) before proceeding to baggage claim. All passengers then go through customs in the T3 arrivals hall. The metro, train station, taxis and ride-shares are all immediately accessible from the T3 ground level exit.

Meeting Arriving Passengers

The arrivals exit into the T3 hall is a single centralized exit point. Meeting zones and coffee facilities are available in the arrivals hall. There are no separate arrivals exits for Terminal 2. Oversized baggage claims are on the south side of the arrivals area and can take longer to process.

Copenhagen Airport Departures

Go to the correct check-in terminal based on your airline: T3 for SAS, Air Baltic, Alsie Express, DAT, Icelandair, TAP and Wideroe; T2 for all other carriers. If you are travelling with hand luggage only and have a mobile boarding pass, you can head to security from either terminal. After clearing security, follow signs to your pier. Gate numbers appear on screens 45 to 65 minutes before departure.

Recommended Arrival Times

For Schengen flights, arriving 1.5 to 2 hours before departure is generally sufficient at CPH. For non-Schengen and long-haul flights, allow 2 to 3 hours, accounting for passport control and the walk to distant piers. During the morning peak (5:30 to 7:00 a.m.), security wait times can stretch to 45 minutes, so add extra buffer. Bag drop closes 45 to 60 minutes before departure depending on the airline.

Insider Tips

CPH has no travelators, so Pier C and Pier F can each be a solid 15 to 20-minute walk from security. Gates are not posted until 45 to 65 minutes before departure, leaving limited time once your gate appears, especially for distant piers. The Metro M2 under Terminal 3 is the fastest and cheapest way to the city and runs around the clock. For morning flights, consider staying near the airport or catching an early train to avoid the 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. security crunch. The Carlsberg Aviator Lounge near Pier B and the newly opened Aspire Lounge near Pier A are both accessible via Priority Pass or DragonPass for those who want to wait away from the general area. Refer to the Copenhagen Airport map above to plan your route through the piers before you travel.